Memorials & monuments · North East England
Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial
In or near Durham.
Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial, you can take a train to Durham station, which is 0.7 km away. Entry is free, and the memorial is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is DH1 3EP.
About
Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the City of Durham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area DH1.
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Heritage listing
Details NZ 2742 SW 14/346 DURHAM AND FRAMWELLGATE PALACE GREEN (West side, off) Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial GV II South African War memorial. Dated 1905. Sandstone ashlar. Celtic style. Very tall cross with boss stands on square step and is decorated with entwined oak leaves containing low-relief carvings of scenes from the war; inscription commemorates those who died of wounds or disease or were killed in action, 1899-1902. Names of dead inscribed on base. Chamfered dwarf wall encloses flagged surround. Listing NGR: NZ2730142195 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: 110402 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Durham Cathedral Museum is located within the medieval monastery of Durham and showcases a variety of historical artifacts and stories. Visitors can see significant items such as St Cuthbert's cross and coffin, as well as early Christian stonework and treasures from St Cuthbert's shrine.
Place summary
The Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial is located in the City of Durham, within the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Durham Light Infantry who served in the South African War. It stands as a significant historical tribute in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7740, -1.5771
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Sources
- osm: n2095036589 (ODbL)
- commons: Durham Cathedral, March 2017 (39) (33000219414).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial?
- Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3EP), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial?
- Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3EP.
- Is Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial a listed building?
- Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3EP.