Memorials & monuments · North East England
Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Royal Tank Regiment 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
- Haymarket · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, postcode NE1 7PR, and is accessible via Haymarket railway station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Royal Tank Regiment 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 1355210). 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 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE BARRAS BRIDGE (south end) NZ 2464 NE 16/86 Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial. 17.12.71 G.V. II War Memorial. Circa 1920. By J.Reid. Portland stone with granite steps; bronze statue and bands; enamel plaque. Curved steps to terrace in front of low curved seats, whose backs have inscribed bands and end in low square piers. Central pedestal, with enamel of St. George and the dragon, bearing standing life-size figure of the same theme. Listing NGR: NZ2485864895 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, 8 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 304388 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates the service and sacrifice of the regiment, reflecting its historical significance in British military history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9781, -1.6132
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 7PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.antonygormley.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26637887 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial?
- Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 7PR), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial?
- Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 7PR.
- Is Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial a listed building?
- Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 7PR.