Memorials & monuments · North East England
Kirknewton War Memorial
In or near Milfield.
Kirknewton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kirknewton War Memorial is located in Northumberland with the postcode NE71 6XE. The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, which is 8.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kirknewton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1153789). 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 NT 93 SW KIRKNEWTON KIRKNEWTON 3/100 War Memorial II War memorial c.1919. Ashlar. Base of 2 square steps and 2 larger square blocks bearing inscriptions. Above a slender tapering shaft with broach- stopped chamfered edges, a moulded top and foliated cross. Inscribed on 2nd step: God asked Britain's homes a costly sacrifice and these ungrudging paid the price. Listing NGR: NT9157130235 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, 11 July 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 237676 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirknewton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in central Scotland. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is a prominent feature in the village.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5657, -2.1352
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26446530 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirknewton War Memorial?
- Kirknewton War Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6XE), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Kirknewton War Memorial?
- Kirknewton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirknewton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6XE.
- Is Kirknewton War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirknewton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirknewton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kirknewton War Memorial is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kirknewton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirknewton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirknewton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6XE. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.