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South Charlton War Memorial

Free admission

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

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

South Charlton 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 1439802). 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 The memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St James (Grade II). The sandstone wheel-head cross, c3.5m tall, rises from a tapering pedestal which stands on a single step. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the pedestal reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918./ (3 NAMES)/ “THEIR NAMES LIVE FOR EVERMORE.” The right-hand face of the pedestal is inscribed 1939 – 1945/ (1 NAME). 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, 27 February 2017.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

South Charlton War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting its significance in local history and heritage.

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Coordinates
55.4760, -1.7410
Parish
Eglingham
Postcode
NE66 2NA
Parliamentary constituency
North Northumberland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Charlton War Memorial?
South Charlton War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2NA), in the parish of Eglingham.
Is South Charlton War Memorial a listed building?
South Charlton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is South Charlton War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, South Charlton War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to South Charlton War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2NA. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.