Memorials & monuments Β· North East England
Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew
In or near Bolam.
Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1044916). 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 NY 98 SE KIRKWHELPINGTON KIRKWHELPINGTON VILLAGE 7/84 Monument to Wm.Atkinson c.20 yards south of Church of St.Bartholomew GV II Churchyard memorial. 1790. Ashlar. Plain tablet with arched top inscribed to William Atkinson who died by a fall from his horse. It says: In an extensive business, Industry and Integrity brought him patronage and Respect. Stranger alike to servility and Oppression he studiously avoided to give offence to the Rich and cherished the laudible Endeavours of the poor. READER! That thou mayst merit the sigh and tear due to the memory of the good and just Like his Let thy life be useful and blameless. Rear of stone has earlier carving of cherubs and commemorates a death of 1775. Listing NGR: NY9963884400 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 239619 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
The Monument to Wm. Atkinson is a Grade II listed memorial located 20 yards south of the Church of St Bartholomew in Kirkwhelpington, in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure commemorates an individual significant to the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1539, -2.0072
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirkwhelpington
- Postcode
- NE19 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q26296977 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew?
- Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE19 2RT), in the parish of Kirkwhelpington.
- What is Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew?
- Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew?
- Drivers can use postcode NE19 2RT.
- Is Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew a listed building?
- Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew a protected site?
- Yes β Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Wm. Atkinson C.20 Yards South Of Church Of St Bartholomew?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE19 2RT. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.