Where is Thornley War Memorial?

Thornley War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 3EF), in the parish of Thornley.

How do I get to Thornley War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Horden, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 3EF.

Is Thornley War Memorial a listed building?

Thornley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Thornley War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Thornley War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Thornley War Memorial?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 3EF. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency.

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Thornley War Memorial

In or near Town Kelloe.

Free admission

Thornley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Thornley War Memorial, memorials & monuments in North East England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Horden · 8.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Thornley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Horden, which is 8.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DH6 3EF. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Thornley 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 Easington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Horden, about 8.2 km away. Postcode area DH6.

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Heritage listing

Details The memorial stands at the centre of a grassy triangle in the road junction opposite the former Schoolhouse (not listed). It is an adaptation of Sir Reginald Blomfield’s Cross of Sacrifice designed for the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission, c5m tall, and built in Heworth stone. The front face of the tall cross is ornamented with a reversed sword in bronze. The cross shaft rises from an octagonal pedestal, which stands on a broader octagonal base that has an overhang for the placement of wreaths. The whole stands on a broad base of three shallow steps, enclosed by railings. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the pedestal reads IN/ THANKSGIVING/ TO GOD/ FOR VICTORY/ AND/ TO THE/ MEMORY OF/ OUR VALIANT/ DEAD/ 1914-1918. The commemorated names are listed on the adjacent faces, whilst the two commemorated Second World War names are recorded to the rear. 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, 24 February 2017.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thornley War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands within the parish of Thornley, postcode DH6. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of its war history.

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Coordinates: 54.7501, -1.4323
District: County Durham
Parish: Thornley
Postcode: DH6 3EF
Parliamentary constituency: Easington
Nearest railway station: Horden — 8.2 km

Sources

osm: n1342617253 (ODbL)
commons: Thornley War Memorial.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thornley War Memorial?: Thornley War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 3EF), in the parish of Thornley.
What is Thornley War Memorial?: Thornley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thornley War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Horden, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 3EF.
Is Thornley War Memorial a listed building?: Thornley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Thornley War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Thornley War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Thornley War Memorial?: Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 3EF. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency.