Memorials & monuments · North East England
Newburn War Memorial
In or near Walbottle.
Newburn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Newburn War Memorial, you can take a train to Blaydon station, which is 2.7 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NE15 8PN.
About
Newburn 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 1024979). 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 NZ 16 NE NEWBURN NEWBURN ROAD (north side) Newburn 7/38 War Memorial G.V. II War Memorial. Circa 1919. Rock-faced painted stone plinth on sandstone steps; bronze plaques; painted stone statue. 2 square steps to tapered plinth; soldier trailing rifle, mortar and reel of cable behind left leg; wreaths on 2 plaques, bearing names of dead of Newburn and District in World War 1, on south and west; plaques removed from north and east. Plaque on steps THEIR NAMES SHALL LIVE FOREVER. Listing NGR: NZ1657665393 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, 8 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 304358 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Newburn Motor Museum showcases a collection of vintage and classic vehicles. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the history of motoring.
Place summary
Newburn War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates the sacrifices made during conflict. It stands as a significant tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9829, -1.7425
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE15 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 10am - 6pm; last admission
- Official site
- newburnmotormuseum.weebly.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26275822 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newburn War Memorial?
- Newburn War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE15 8PN), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Newburn War Memorial?
- Newburn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE15 8PN.
- Is Newburn War Memorial a listed building?
- Newburn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Newburn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Newburn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE15 8PN.