Memorials & monuments · North East England
Cowpen War Memorial
In or near Blyth.
Cowpen 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
- Blyth Bebside · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cowpen War Memorial is located in Northumberland, with the nearest railway station being Blyth Bebside, approximately 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cowpen 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 1041344). 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 BLYTH COWPEN ROAD NZ 28 SE (South side) 1/39 War Memorial to west of junction with Briardale Road II War memorial, c.1919. Limestone with inlaid marble tablets. Stepped chamfered plinth with carved panels of aircraft attacking Zeppelin and submarine attacking ship. Square shaft with inlaid marble tablets with names of war dead (1939-45 war to rear); moulded cap carrying life-size figure of soldier in uniform. Listing NGR: NZ2955181852 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, 8 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 236004 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
Cowpen War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wars, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1302, -1.5381
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Blyth
- Postcode
- NE24 5JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Nearest railway station
- Blyth Bebside — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26293270 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowpen War Memorial?
- Cowpen War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE24 5JN), in the parish of Blyth.
- What is Cowpen War Memorial?
- Cowpen War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cowpen War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blyth Bebside, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE24 5JN.
- Is Cowpen War Memorial a listed building?
- Cowpen War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cowpen War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cowpen War Memorial is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cowpen War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cowpen War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cowpen War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blyth Bebside, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE24 5JN.