Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Paxton War Memorial
In or near Norham.
Paxton War Memorial — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Paxton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is TD15 1TH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Paxton War Memorial is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB47704). 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
Category C Date Added 15/03/2001 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Hutton NGR NT 93259 52880 Coordinates 393259, 652880 — Circa 1920. Pink sandstone ashlar memorial to 1st and 2nd World Wars comprising Celtic cross with decorative carving on stepped, rectangular base. Embossed memorial plaques to W. 4 squat, obelisk-shaped bollards enclosing site to front with paired chain links between. — Prominently sited on a road junction into Paxton village.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Paxton War Memorial is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7692, -2.1090
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD15 1TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77775041 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paxton War Memorial?
- Paxton War Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 1TH).
- What is Paxton War Memorial?
- Paxton War Memorial — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Paxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 1TH.
- Is Paxton War Memorial a listed building?
- Paxton War Memorial is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Paxton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Paxton War Memorial is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Paxton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Paxton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Paxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 1TH.