Memorials & monuments · North East England
Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945
In or near Benton.
Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Geoff Holland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Benton · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the service and sacrifice of the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. The memorial is a significant historical landmark, reflecting the impact of the conflict on the nation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0144, -1.5738
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE12 8HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Nearest railway station
- Benton — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/6943104785 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Benton Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.3 km
1914-18 War Memorial In St Bartholomew's Churchyard, Longbenton
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Longbenton Community College
Other places · 0.5 km
Longbenton
Villages · 0.5 km
Four Lane Ends
Parks · 0.6 km
West Moor
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Forest Hall
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
West Allotment Celtic F.C.
Parks · 0.8 km
Benton
Towns & cities · 0.8 km
Tyneview Park
Parks · 0.8 km
Forest Hall railway station
Forests & woodlands · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Cemeteries · North East England
Benton Cemetery
Benton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
1914-18 War Memorial In St Bartholomew's Churchyard, Longbenton
1914-18 War Memorial In St Bartholomew's Churchyard, Longbenton — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton — church in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
📷 3Other places · North East England
Longbenton Community College
Longbenton Community College in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Parks · North East England
Four Lane Ends
Four Lane Ends in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North East England
North Eastern YWCA Hostel
North Eastern YWCA Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Hotel du Vin
Hotel du Vin — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Hostels · North East England
Kabannas Newcastle
Kabannas Newcastle — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Grey Street Hotel
Grey Street Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Exchange Buildings
Exchange Buildings — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Border Minstrel
Border Minstrel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Cluny
The Cluny in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
Red House Farm
Red House Farm in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Albert Public House
The Albert Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House
Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Cordwainers' Public House
The Cordwainers' Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Hurworth and Neasham War Memorial
Hurworth and Neasham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Fryingpan Stone
Fryingpan Stone — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Yoak Stone
Yoak Stone — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Pump Cottage 1680
Pump Cottage 1680 — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945?
- Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE12 8HD), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945?
- Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE12 8HD.
- Is Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 a protected site?
- Yes — Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE12 8HD.