Memorials & monuments · North East England
Chopwell War Memorial
In or near Ebchester.
Chopwell 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
- Prudhoe · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Chopwell War Memorial is located in Gateshead, postcode NE17 7BH. The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, which is 6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Chopwell 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 1025171). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27/09/2017 NZ 15 NW 9/14 BLAYDON Chopwell HALL ROAD (east side) War Memorial located at junction of Hall Road and Monument Court. (Formerly listed as War Memorial about one metre south of Chopwell Social Club) II War memorial. Circa 1919. Whitish granite statue of soldier, hands resting on rifle. Base of two steps, with sloping panel on south commemorating people of Chopwell who died in second World War, to square pedestal having guttae to four elliptical-headed panels bearing names of dead in the Great War and inscriptions on base: WE ARE THE DEAD/ IF YE BREAK FAITH WITH US/ WE SHALL NOT SLEEP and on frieze PRO PATRIA. Listing NGR: NZ1205658513 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online, the War Memorials Register and North East War Memorials Project. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 12 September 2018. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 303781 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chopwell War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9212, -1.8131
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE17 7BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26276120 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chopwell War Memorial?
- Chopwell War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE17 7BH), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Chopwell War Memorial?
- Chopwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chopwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE17 7BH.
- Is Chopwell War Memorial a listed building?
- Chopwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chopwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chopwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chopwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE17 7BH.