Memorials & monuments · North East England
Cambois War Memorial
In or near Cambois.
Cambois 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
- Nearest railway station
- Bedlington · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cambois War Memorial is located in Northumberland, postcode NE24 1QU. The nearest railway station is Bedlington, which is 3.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cambois 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 1391431). 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 1761/0/10006 CAMBOIS Cambois War Memorial 28-NOV-05 II First World War Memorial, sandstone with granite panels. Square three-stepped stone base; rectangular pedestal with inset granite panels surmounted by segmental pediment. Pillar with carved stone wreath at base of shaft, carrying pedestal monument with shield and cross. Inscription on front reads TO THE/GLORY OF GOD/AND IN MEMORYOF/THOSE WHO FELL/IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS" Inscriptions on other faces contain the names of the fallen. Set in brick walled enclosure with pillars and stone coping; granite plaque affixed to wall; bearing names of the fallen of the Second World War, reads 1939 -1945. (Names). HISTORY: The date of the original monument is unknown but the Second World War plaque was unveiled in 1947 and dedicated by the Rev Chambers. The address was given by Mr Gray, former headmaster of the nearby school, who had taught all of those killed. The whole was restored in 1995. SOURCES: North East war memorials Project ref 33836 An attractive First World War Memorial with Second World War additions which evinces strong local ties with the names of the fallen. Designated Grade II listing. 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: 494613 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cambois War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1466, -1.5215
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- East Bedlington
- Postcode
- NE24 1QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Nearest railway station
- Bedlington — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670795 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cambois War Memorial?
- Cambois War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE24 1QU), in the parish of East Bedlington.
- What is Cambois War Memorial?
- Cambois War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cambois War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bedlington, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE24 1QU.
- Is Cambois War Memorial a listed building?
- Cambois War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cambois War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cambois War Memorial is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cambois War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cambois War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cambois War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bedlington, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE24 1QU.