Where is Meldon War Memorial?

Meldon War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 3TW), in the parish of Meldon.

How do I get to Meldon War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE61 3TW.

Is Meldon War Memorial a listed building?

Meldon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Meldon War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Meldon War Memorial is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Meldon War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Meldon War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Meldon War Memorial?

Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 3TW. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Meldon War Memorial

In or near Meldon.

Free admission

Meldon 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: Morpeth · 8.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Meldon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Morpeth, located 8.5 km away. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

Meldon 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 1458498). 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 The memorial stands outside the front wall of the former School House (unlisted), approximately 130m to the north of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade I-listed) and approximately 75m to the north of Meldon Village Farmhouse (Grade II-listed). It takes the form of a large stone pedestal with a moulded top, standing on a two-stepped circular base. The front of the pedestal is carved in the shape of a shield. The shield bears the dedicatory inscription, reading ERECTED/ TO/ COMMEMORATE THE VICTORY/ AND/ IN GRATEFUL THANKS/ FOR THE SAFE RETURN/ OF ALL THOSE MEN/ WHO LEFT THE PARISH/ TO SERVE IN/ THE GREAT WAR. The dates 1914 and 1919 are carved to either side of the shield’s base.

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

Meldon War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the area.

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Coordinates: 55.1501, -1.8151
District: Northumberland
Parish: Meldon
Postcode: NE61 3TW
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
Nearest railway station: Morpeth — 8.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66479832 (CC0)

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