Memorials & monuments · North East England
South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2
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South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 — 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
- Tynemouth · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The South African War Memorial is located in North Tyneside, postcode NE30 4HA. The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1184607). 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 TYNEMOUTH FRONT STREET (Centre) NZ 3669 SE Tynemouth 9/68 South African War Memorial opposite no. 2. G.V. II War memorial 1902. Red sandstone ashlar; bronze plaques. 3 square steps to square plinth with diagonal buttresses and cornice under square pedestal with diagonal consoles. Octagonal curved plinth above with upper section missing. Panels on west and south commemorate men of Tynemouth who died in South Africa 1899-1903. Erected by public subscription. Listing NGR: NZ3674269427 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: 303314 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South African War Memorial is located opposite Number 2 in North Tyneside, within the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the South African War.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0180, -1.4269
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 257 5186
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.tynemouth-priory-theatre.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26479936 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2?
- South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4HA), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2?
- South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4HA.
- Is South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 a listed building?
- South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 a protected site?
- Yes — South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2 is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial Opposite Number 2?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4HA.