Memorials & monuments · North East England
Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area NE1.
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Official information
The Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial is a tribute to two local heroes who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery during wartime. It features a low sloping concrete plinth with a brass plaque commemorating their acts of gallantry.
Place summary
The Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Newcastle upon Tyne (postcode NE1). This memorial commemorates two recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest military honour for valour in the face of the enemy.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9683, -1.6235
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 4EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n4566633819 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial?
- Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 4EQ), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial?
- Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 4EQ.
- Is Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wakenshaw V.C and Lawson V.C memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 4EQ.