Memorials & monuments · North East England
Ludworth War Memorial
In or near Town Kelloe.
Ludworth 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 · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ludworth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Horden, located 8.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DH6 1NZ, and entry is free.
About
Ludworth 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 8.3 km away. Postcode area DH6.
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Heritage listing
Details The memorial stands in an enclosure to the SW of the junction of Margaret Street and East View. In granite, it takes the form of a Latin cross with a moulded foot that rises from a pedestal, square on plan. The pedestal stands on a two-stepped base. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THE BRAVE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918./ (20 NAMES). Below, on the riser of the top step, the later dedication reads 1939 – 1935/ (5 NAMES). 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
Ludworth War Memorial is located in the parish of Shadforth in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in wartime. It serves as a significant local tribute to the sacrifices made by the community.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7665, -1.4363
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Shadforth
- Postcode
- DH6 1NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: n8776572026 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial at the road junction - geograph.org.uk - 475780.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ludworth War Memorial?
- Ludworth War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 1NZ), in the parish of Shadforth.
- What is Ludworth War Memorial?
- Ludworth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ludworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 1NZ.
- Is Ludworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Ludworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ludworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ludworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ludworth War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 1NZ. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency.