Memorials & monuments · North East England
Bishopton War Memorial
In or near Whitton.
Bishopton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stockton · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bishopton War Memorial, you can take a train to Stockton station, which is approximately 7.9 km away. The postcode for the memorial is TS21 1GL, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bishopton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1433639). 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 The memorial stands on a green to the west of the Church of St Peter (Grade II-listed) in central Bishopton. The Cornish granite memorial comprises a Celtic cross rising from a tapered, square, plinth, that stands on a square, three-stepped, base. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the plinth reads IN/ PROUD MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The 14 First World War names are listed on the side faces and to the rear the Second World War dedication reads AND OF THE FOLLOWING/ WHO DIED IN/ THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945./ (2 NAMES). 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, 7 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bishopton War Memorial is located in North-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5853, -1.4372
- District
- Darlington
- Parish
- Bishopton
- Postcode
- TS21 1GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stockton West
- Nearest railway station
- Stockton — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677947 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishopton War Memorial?
- Bishopton War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS21 1GL), in the parish of Bishopton.
- What is Bishopton War Memorial?
- Bishopton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishopton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stockton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS21 1GL.
- Is Bishopton War Memorial a listed building?
- Bishopton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bishopton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bishopton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishopton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stockton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS21 1GL.