Memorials & monuments · North East England
Ferryhill War Memorial
In or near Spennymoor.
Ferryhill 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
- Bishop Auckland · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ferryhill War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, located 8.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL17 8JL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ferryhill 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 Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 8.7 km away. Postcode area DL17.
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Heritage listing
Details NZ 23 SE FERRYHILL MARKET PLACE (East side) 6/28 War Memorial circa 20 metres west of Town Hall GV II War memorial. Circa 1919. Granite with marble statue. Square step to rock-faced base of tapered pedestal, with plinth and cornice; swept base to statue of Durham Light Infantry soldier in casual pose, with hands clasped round barrel of rifle which rests on ground. Inscription on plinth begins 'To the Glory of God ...' and commemorates the men of Ferryhill who died in the Great War, 1914-1918, with names inscribed on all other sides; additional inscription refers to second World War 1939-1945, and additional names are inscribed. 'Pass not this stone in sorrow but in pride/And may ye live as nobly as they died' inscribed on front plinth. Listing NGR: NZ2879232819 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: 112236 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ferryhill War Memorial is located in the parish of Ferryhill in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6896, -1.5549
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Ferryhill
- Postcode
- DL17 8JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 8.7 km
Sources
- osm: n9254224646 (ODbL)
- commons: The War Memorial at Ferryhill - geograph.org.uk - 2933822.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ferryhill War Memorial?
- Ferryhill War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL17 8JL), in the parish of Ferryhill.
- What is Ferryhill War Memorial?
- Ferryhill War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ferryhill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL17 8JL.
- Is Ferryhill War Memorial a listed building?
- Ferryhill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ferryhill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ferryhill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ferryhill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL17 8JL. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency.