Memorials & monuments · North East England
Gateshead Boer War Memorial
In or near Felling.
Gateshead Boer 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
- Gateshead Stadium · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Gateshead Boer War Memorial is located at postcode NE8 4SF and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Gateshead Stadium, which is 2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Gateshead Boer 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 1248761). 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 NZ 2560 10/81 EAST PARK ROAD (west side) Boer War Memorial II Dated 1905. Unsigned. Stepped, tapered granite plinth. Bayleaf pattern torusat step and draped cartouches below cornice. Inscribed with names of fallen on sides. Scrolled step above, with carved bay wreath, on which stands bronze angel holding aloft a laurel crown. Listing NGR: NZ2543760896 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online, the War Memorials Register and North East War Memorials Project. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 12 September 2018. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 430213 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gateshead Boer War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in the Boer War, reflecting the architectural style and public memorialisation of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9421, -1.6045
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE8 4SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
- Nearest railway station
- Gateshead Stadium — 2 km
- Official site
- www.gateshead.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26540952 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gateshead Boer War Memorial?
- Gateshead Boer War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE8 4SF), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Gateshead Boer War Memorial?
- Gateshead Boer War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gateshead Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gateshead Stadium, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE8 4SF.
- Is Gateshead Boer War Memorial a listed building?
- Gateshead Boer War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gateshead Boer War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Gateshead Boer War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gateshead Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gateshead Stadium, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE8 4SF.