Memorials & monuments · North East England
Evenwood War Memorial
In or near West Auckland.
Evenwood 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
- Witton-le-Wear · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Evenwood War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, located 5.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Evenwood 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 1436943). 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 memorial stands in Evenwood Cemetery, just within the gates (not listed). Approximately 5m tall, the Dunhouse freestone memorial takes the form of an obelisk, square on plan. A wreath is carved in low relief on the front face of the obelisk. The obelisk rises from the cap of the pedestal below, also square on plan and with a three-stepped base. The base is enclosed by a square border and low kerb. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF/ EVENWOOD, RAMSHAW AND LANDS/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The commemorated names are inscribed on the other faces of the pedestal and on the riser of the top step of the base. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Evenwood War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6254, -1.7636
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Evenwood and Barony
- Postcode
- DL14 9RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477743 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Evenwood War Memorial?
- Evenwood War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 9RX), in the parish of Evenwood and Barony.
- What is Evenwood War Memorial?
- Evenwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Evenwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 9RX.
- Is Evenwood War Memorial a listed building?
- Evenwood War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Evenwood War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Evenwood War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Evenwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 9RX.