Memorials & monuments · North East England
Wallsend War Memorial
In or near Wallsend.
Wallsend 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
- Hadrian Road · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wallsend War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hadrian Road, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is NE28 7AA.
About
Wallsend 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 1025324). 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 WALLSEND ARCHER STREET (south side, off) NZ 36 NW 7/144 War Memorial G.V. II War Memorial. Circa 1918 for Borough of Wallsend. Granite and bronze. Bronze angel of victory on sphere on very tall scroll-topped obelisk. Palm decoration to corner panels of plinth on stepped base. South panel commemorates dead of First World War; inscription on step those of Second. Top of plinth inscribed AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. Listing NGR: NZ3111267095 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, 7 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 303392 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wallsend War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation underscores its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9975, -1.5152
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE28 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Nearest railway station
- Hadrian Road — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26276187 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Wallsend cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.3 km
Burnside Business and Enterprise College
Other places · 0.4 km
Hadrian Road
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
Willington Dene Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Point Pleasant railway station
Harbours & ports · 0.7 km
Point Pleasant
Abbeys & priories · 0.8 km
A1058 road
Other places · 0.9 km
Wallsend Town Hall
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Borough Theatre
Theatres · 1.0 km
Waggonways Cycle Route F - Wallsend Dene
Mountain bike trails · 1.0 km
Churchill Community College
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Sir G B Hunter Memorial Hospital
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wallsend War Memorial?
- Wallsend War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE28 7AA), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Wallsend War Memorial?
- Wallsend War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wallsend War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hadrian Road, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE28 7AA.
- Is Wallsend War Memorial a listed building?
- Wallsend War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wallsend War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wallsend War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wallsend War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hadrian Road, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE28 7AA.