Memorials & monuments · North East England
Redheugh Gardens War Memorial
In or near The Hartlepools.
Redheugh Gardens War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1921-12-17.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlepool · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Redheugh Gardens War Memorial is located in Hartlepool, postcode TS24 0QA. The nearest railway station is Hartlepool, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Redheugh Gardens War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "War memorial, dating to 1921-12-17.". Coordinates: 54.6958°, -1.1769°.
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Heritage listing
Redheugh Gardens War Memorial or Hartlepool War Memorial is a World War I and World War II memorial located in the Headlands of Hartlepool, County Durham, England. It commemorates Hartlepool military servicemen and civilians who lost their lives in both wars – with specific mention of the first British soldiers to have died on British soil during 16 December 1914 Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby of World War I.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Heugh Battery Museum is dedicated to preserving the only First World War battlefield in the UK, commemorating the Bombardment of Hartlepool in December 1914. Visitors can explore military artifacts and learn about the site's historical significance through various displays and guided tours.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Redheugh Gardens War Memorial or Hartlepool War Memorial is a World War I and World War II memorial located in the Headlands of Hartlepool, County Durham, England. It commemorates Hartlepool military servicemen and civilians who lost their lives in both wars – with specific mention of the first British soldiers to have died on British soil during 16 December 1914 Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby of World War I. In 2001 a plaque was unveiled to memorialise 240 men and women who succumbed from 1919 to 1967 during war and conflict.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.6958, -1.1769
- District
- Hartlepool
- Parish
- Headland
- Postcode
- TS24 0QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hartlepool
- Phone
- 01429 270746
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlepool — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Friday – Monday from 10am – 4pm
- Official site
- www.heughbattery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n529453796 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Redheugh Gardens War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: War Memorial, Redheugh Gardens, Hartlepool Headland - geograph.org.uk - 1607736.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Redheugh Gardens War Memorial?
- Redheugh Gardens War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TS24 0QA), in the parish of Headland.
- What is Redheugh Gardens War Memorial?
- Redheugh Gardens War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1921-12-17.
- How do I get to Redheugh Gardens War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlepool, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS24 0QA.
- When was Redheugh Gardens War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Redheugh Gardens War Memorial a listed building?
- Redheugh Gardens War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Redheugh Gardens War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Redheugh Gardens War Memorial is part of the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is Redheugh Gardens War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Redheugh Gardens War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Redheugh Gardens War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlepool, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS24 0QA.