Memorials & monuments · North East England
Fatfield War Memorial
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Fatfield 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
- Chester-le-Street · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Fatfield War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, located 4.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NE38 8AJ.
About
Fatfield 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 1436957). 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 c5m tall memorial of Bolton Wood stone stands on the north side of Bonemill Lane. It takes the form of a blind Celtic cross rising from an octagonal shaft. That stands on a slightly tapering pedestal. The pedestal is raised on a square three-stepped base. The remaining part of the original octagonal cross shaft stands to the rear of the memorial. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE BRAVE MEN OF/ HARRATON PARISH WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919. The commemorated names are recorded on the other sides of the pedestal, with the Second World War names added to the north face. The front face of the top step is inscribed GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAT THIS, THAT A MAN LAY/ DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. ST JOHN 15.13. 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, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fatfield War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in wartime. The memorial serves as a significant historical landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8797, -1.5169
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE38 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477748 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fatfield War Memorial?
- Fatfield War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE38 8AJ), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Fatfield War Memorial?
- Fatfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fatfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE38 8AJ.
- Is Fatfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Fatfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fatfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fatfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fatfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE38 8AJ.