Memorials & monuments · North East England
Swalwell War Memorial
In or near Whickham.
Swalwell War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- MetroCentre · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swalwell War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Gateshead Central and Whickham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area NE16.
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Place summary
Swalwell War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Gateshead. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical ties to military service.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9537, -1.6859
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE16 3AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
- Nearest railway station
- MetroCentre — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n4421869157 (ODbL)
- commons: Swalwell War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 2477968.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swalwell War Memorial?
- Swalwell War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE16 3AG), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Swalwell War Memorial?
- Swalwell War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swalwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE16 3AG.
- Is Swalwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swalwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swalwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE16 3AG.