Memorials & monuments · North East England
Longhirst War Memorial
In or near Stakeford.
Longhirst War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pegswood · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Longhirst War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Pegswood, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NE61 3LU, and entry to the memorial is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Longhirst 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 1371016). 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 LONGHIRST LONGHIRST VILLAGE NZ 2289 (East side) 10/34 War memorial GV II War memorial c.l919. Ashlar. Cenotaph style. Two steps up to inscribed block plinth carrying tapering slab with small bronze laurel wreath and chamfered angles. Short wing walls, rock-faced to rear. Listing NGR: NZ2251289132 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, 9 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 238178 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Longhirst War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local history and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1960, -1.6479
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Longhirst
- Postcode
- NE61 3LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Pegswood — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26652207 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Longhirst War Memorial?
- Longhirst War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 3LU), in the parish of Longhirst.
- What is Longhirst War Memorial?
- Longhirst War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Longhirst War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pegswood, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE61 3LU.
- Is Longhirst War Memorial a listed building?
- Longhirst War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Longhirst War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Longhirst War Memorial is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Longhirst War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Longhirst War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Longhirst War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pegswood, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 3LU.