Memorials & monuments · North East England
Murton War Memorial
In or near Warden Law.
Murton 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
- Seaham · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Murton War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area SR7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Murton War Memorial is located in the parish of Murton in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as part of the Durham Coast SSSI, highlighting its significance in the region. The memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8171, -1.3977
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Murton
- Postcode
- SR7 9NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Seaham — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n9254604849 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Murton - geograph.org.uk - 3219220.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Murton War Memorial?
- Murton War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR7 9NZ), in the parish of Murton.
- What is Murton War Memorial?
- Murton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Murton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR7 9NZ.
- Is Murton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Murton War Memorial is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Murton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Murton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Murton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR7 9NZ.