Memorials & monuments · North East England
War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund
In or near Shotton.
War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1121484). 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 NZ 3528 SEDGEFIELD FRONT STREET (South side, off) 13/39 War Memorial, 40 metres west of Church of St. Edmund II First World War memorial. 1920. Sandstone with green slate plaques. Square- plan pedestal on double-chamferered, stepped base supports low octagonal section with brattished top, corner broaches and raised, central shield. Tapering, octagonal shaft above has similar brattished cap and is surmounted by shaped cross. Front plaque, set into pedestal, names victims of First and Second World Wars; smaller rear plaque (facing church) inscribed: PASS NOT THIS STONE IN SORROW BUT IN PRIDE, AND MAY YOU LIVE AS NOBLY AS THEY DIED. LORD GRANT THEM ETERNAL LIFE. Listing NGR: NZ3561928826 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: 112152 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial, located 40 metres west of the Church of St Edmund in Sedgefield, is a Grade II listed building in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6533, -1.4495
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Sedgefield
- Postcode
- TS21 3AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Sources
- wikidata: Q26414653 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund?
- War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TS21 3AR), in the parish of Sedgefield.
- What is War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund?
- War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund?
- Drivers can use postcode TS21 3AR.
- Is War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund a listed building?
- War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, 40 Metres West of Church of St Edmund?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TS21 3AR. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency.