Memorials & monuments · North East England
Durham War Memorial
In or near Durham.
Durham 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 · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Durham War Memorial, you can take a train to Durham station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DH1 3RH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Durham 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 0.8 km away. Postcode area DH1.
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Heritage listing
Details DURHAM AND FRAMWELLGATE NORTH BAILEY NZ 2742 SW (West side) War memorial to 14/273 east of Cathedral GV II First world war memorial. 1926-8 by C.H. Reilly; pictorial carving by Tyson Smith. Sandstone ashlar. Tall round column on square base with cross finial. Column is carved in spirals, resembling the piers of the cathedral; triangles within the spirals contain low-relief carvings of items of soldiers' kit and weapons. Base inscribed 1914-1918. Cross of four interlaced bands enclosing carved cross in low relief. Listing NGR: NZ2742642137 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. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 110325 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Durham War Memorial is located in the City of Durham, within the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, serving as a significant tribute to the sacrifices made.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7734, -1.5752
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n6502607705 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial - view from E.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham War Memorial?
- Durham War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3RH), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Durham War Memorial?
- Durham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3RH.
- Is Durham War Memorial a listed building?
- Durham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Durham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Durham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Durham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3RH.