Memorials & monuments · North East England
Stainton War Memorial
In or near Startforth.
Stainton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stainton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440520). 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 a grassy area on the north side of the road through the village of Stainton. Built in freestone from Stainton Quarry, the c3.5m tall memorial takes the form of an obelisk, square on plan, rising from a capped plinth. The plinth stands on a base and step, square on plan. The obelisk and the plinth cap and base are rough-hewn. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the plinth reads LEST WE FORGET/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS TOWNSHIP WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2017. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stainton War Memorial is located in North-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5626, -1.8883
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Streatlam and Stainton
- Postcode
- DL12 8RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478215 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stainton War Memorial?
- Stainton War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 8RH), in the parish of Streatlam and Stainton.
- What is Stainton War Memorial?
- Stainton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stainton War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 8RH.
- Is Stainton War Memorial a listed building?
- Stainton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stainton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Stainton War Memorial is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stainton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stainton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stainton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 8RH. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.