Memorials & monuments · North East England
Birtley War Memorial
In or near Birtley.
Birtley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birtley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1391548). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details 460/0/10002 BIRTLEY War Memorial by the Church of St Giles 17-MAR-06 II War Memorial, by Messrs Beattie & Co. White marble. Latin cross with wreath and slung rifle ornamentation carved in relief on shaft of cross. Placed on two-part plinth; upper part fashioned to resemble a scroll containing the inscription IN/HONOUR OF/THE MEN/FROM THIS PARISH/WHO FELL IN THE/GREAT WAR/1914-1918/ The names of the fallen are recorded in a single column on front face of main plinth with the following inscription 1939 -1945/ (NAME) on the left side. Two-stepped base. Sources: North East War Memorials Project Ref 33785 This elegant First World War memorial with Second World War additions carved in white marble forms an attractive memorial to the dead of two World Wars. Designated at Grade II. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 9 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 494773 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birtley War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation indicates its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0961, -2.1929
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Birtley
- Postcode
- NE48 3HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670904 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birtley War Memorial?
- Birtley War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 3HW), in the parish of Birtley.
- What is Birtley War Memorial?
- Birtley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birtley War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode NE48 3HW.
- Is Birtley War Memorial a listed building?
- Birtley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Birtley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Birtley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birtley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 3HW. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.