Memorials & monuments · North East England
South Charlton War Memorial
In or near Broxfield.
South Charlton 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
- Chathill · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Charlton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chathill, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is NE66 2NA, and entry to the memorial is free.
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.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data 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
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Eglingham
- Postcode
- NE66 2NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478159 (CC0)
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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.
- What is South Charlton War Memorial?
- South Charlton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Charlton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 2NA.
- 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 a protected site?
- Yes — South Charlton War Memorial is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2NA.