Memorials & monuments · North East England
Birtley Cenotaph
In or near Chester-le-Street.
Birtley Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birtley Cenotaph is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Washington and Gateshead South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 4.8 km away. Postcode area DH3.
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Place summary
Birtley Cenotaph is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Gateshead, postcode DH3. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8976, -1.5772
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- DH3 1LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: n4020043640 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial Garden, Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 3441027.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birtley Cenotaph?
- Birtley Cenotaph is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH3 1LH), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Birtley Cenotaph?
- Birtley Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birtley Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH3 1LH.
- Is Birtley Cenotaph free to visit?
- Yes, Birtley Cenotaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birtley Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH3 1LH.