Where is Escomb War Memorial?

Escomb War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7ST), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.

How do I get to Escomb War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7ST.

Is Escomb War Memorial a listed building?

Escomb War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Escomb War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Escomb War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Escomb War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7ST.

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Escomb War Memorial

In or near High Etherley.

Free admission

Escomb War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Farm at High Escomb - geograph.org.uk - 251665 — GRAEME and LESLEY CRANSTON — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Bishop Auckland West · 2.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Escomb War Memorial is located in County Durham, with the postcode DL14 7ST. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, which is 2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Escomb 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 1436909). 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 The c4m tall granite war memorial stands in the churchyard of St John’s Church (demolished). It takes the form of a small wheel-head cross with a moulded foot, raised on a corniced pedestal. The pedestal is square on plan with a moulded base, and stands on two sandstone steps. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads IN HONOUR/ AND/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF ESCOMB/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918 with THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE on the base below. The commemorated names are recorded to either side of the pedestal. The memorial stands in a small square enclosure defined by a low stone kerb which supports an ornamental wrought iron railing. 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.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Escomb War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.6614, -1.7116
District: County Durham
Parish: County Durham, unparished area
Postcode: DL14 7ST
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station: Bishop Auckland West — 2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66477739 (CC0)

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Historic churches · North East England

Escomb Church

Escomb Church — church in Escomb, County Durham, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ escombchurch.co.uk

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Escomb

Escomb in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Parks · North East England

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Parks · North East England

Witton Park

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Ironworks & forges · North East England

Bishop Auckland College

Bishop Auckland College — college in Durham, UK.

Free↗ bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk

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Places to stay

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Hotels · North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

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Caravan parks · North East England

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

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Campsites · North East England

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Free↗ thecountrymanbolam.co.uk

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Cafés · North East England

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Escomb War Memorial?: Escomb War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7ST), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is Escomb War Memorial?: Escomb War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Escomb War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7ST.
Is Escomb War Memorial a listed building?: Escomb War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Escomb War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Escomb War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Escomb War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7ST.