Memorials & monuments · North East England
Haswell War Memorial
In or near Easington Colliery.
Haswell 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
- Horden · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Haswell War Memorial is located in County Durham, postcode DH6 2DT. The nearest railway station is Horden, which is 7.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Haswell 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 Easington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Horden, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area DH6.
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Heritage listing
Details The tall, polished grey granite memorial stands in the churchyard of St Paul’s Church (unlisted). It takes the form of a small Latin cross standing on the corniced top of a large, tapering pedestal. The pedestal stands on a two-stepped base (a granite upper step, whilst the lower is concrete). The plain entablature below the cornice is decorated with lightly incised patterns which are repeated below, above the inscriptions. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads "GREATER LOVE HATH NO/ MAN THAN THIS, THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS." / ROLL OF HONOUR/ NAMES OF THE MEN/ FROM THE PARISH OF HASWELL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR KING & COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ “THEIR BRIGHT SPIRITS STILL/ TENANT THE HEARTS OF THOSE/ WHO LOVED THEM. THEY LIE/ IMPERISHABLY FAIR, CROWNED/ WITH THE GARLANDS OF/ IMMORTAL YOUTH. The commemorated names are listed on the remaining three sides of the pedestal. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Haswell War Memorial is located in the parish of Haswell in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates local individuals who served in conflicts. It is a notable landmark within the area, reflecting the community's recognition of its historical sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7820, -1.4193
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Haswell
- Postcode
- DH6 2DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n9267716083 (ODbL)
- commons: Haswell Church - geograph.org.uk - 419444.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haswell War Memorial?
- Haswell War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 2DT), in the parish of Haswell.
- What is Haswell War Memorial?
- Haswell War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Haswell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 2DT.
- Is Haswell War Memorial a listed building?
- Haswell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Haswell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Haswell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Haswell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 2DT.