Where is Ponteland War Memorial?

Ponteland War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE20 9NX), in the parish of Ponteland.

How do I get to Ponteland War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Airport, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE20 9NX.

Is Ponteland War Memorial a listed building?

Ponteland War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Ponteland War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Ponteland War Memorial is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Ponteland War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Ponteland War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Ponteland War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Airport, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE20 9NX.

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Ponteland War Memorial

In or near Dinnington.

Free admission

Ponteland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Pont in Ponteland Park - geograph.org.uk - 7372363 — DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Airport · 2.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Ponteland War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Airport, located 2.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

Ponteland 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 1463542). 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 War memorial, 1920. MATERIALS: granite with black lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is in the form of an obelisk raised on top of a three stage plinth. The west side of the obelisk, facing the road, is embellished with relief carving featuring a pair of rifles largely covered by a pair of flags, their poles being crossed, all surmounted by a laurel wreath. Below the top stage of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN MEMORY OF/THOSE CONNECTED WITH/ THIS PARISH OF PONTELAND/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ REST ETERNAL GRANT TO THEM O LORD/ AND LET LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE/UPON THEM. The names of those who were killed are listed on the north and south sides, including rank and regiment. The lower two stages of the plinth carries a further 24 names without further details, set below the dates 1939-1945.

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

Ponteland War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.0482, -1.7453
District: Northumberland
Parish: Ponteland
Postcode: NE20 9NX
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
Nearest railway station: Airport — 2.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66480168 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ponteland War Memorial?: Ponteland War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE20 9NX), in the parish of Ponteland.
What is Ponteland War Memorial?: Ponteland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ponteland War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Airport, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE20 9NX.
Is Ponteland War Memorial a listed building?: Ponteland War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Ponteland War Memorial a protected site?: Yes — Ponteland War Memorial is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ponteland War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Ponteland War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Ponteland War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Airport, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE20 9NX.