Memorials & monuments · North East England
Fir Tree War Memorial
In or near Crook.
Fir Tree 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
- Witton-le-Wear · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fir Tree 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 Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 3.5 km away. Postcode area DL15.
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Place summary
The Fir Tree War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within an unparished area of County Durham (postcode DL15). This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, serving as a poignant reminder of sacrifice in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7055, -1.7855
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL15 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: n9261907591 (ODbL)
- commons: War memorial at Fir Tree - geograph.org.uk - 2733204.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fir Tree War Memorial?
- Fir Tree War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL15 8DG), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- What is Fir Tree War Memorial?
- Fir Tree War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fir Tree War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL15 8DG.
- Is Fir Tree War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fir Tree War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fir Tree War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL15 8DG.