Memorials & monuments · North East England
Ovingham War Memorial
In or near Prudhoe.
Ovingham 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
- Prudhoe · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ovingham War Memorial is located in Northumberland, postcode NE42 6AB. The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ovingham 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 1439652). 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 in the south-east corner of the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade I). It takes the form of a tall plain Latin cross in sandstone, rising from an octagonal pedestal. The pedestal stands on a three-stepped base. The foot of the cross shaft is inscribed 1914/ 1918 whilst the commemorated First World War names are carved into the front three faces of the pedestal. At the foot of the centre-front face the dates 1939/ 1945 are recorded, with the Second World War names cut to either side. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ovingham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The memorial's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9678, -1.8684
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ovingham
- Postcode
- NE42 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478138 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ovingham War Memorial?
- Ovingham War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE42 6AB), in the parish of Ovingham.
- What is Ovingham War Memorial?
- Ovingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ovingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE42 6AB.
- Is Ovingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Ovingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ovingham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ovingham War Memorial is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ovingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ovingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ovingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE42 6AB.