Memorials & monuments Β· North East England
War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels
In or near Blaydon.
War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon Β· 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels is located in Gateshead, postcode NE21 5AS. The nearest railway station is Blaydon, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1355121). 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 16 SE 4/23 BLAYDON SHIBDON ROAD (south side) War Memorial about 7 metres north of mortuary chapels GV II War memorial. Statue of World War One soldier. Square pedestal with names of dead of two World Wars on all four sides, surrounded by low curb of white granite with rails of wrought iron, and cast iron posts. Listing NGR: NZ1886863029 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online, the War Memorials Register and North East War Memorials Project. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading 6 September 2018. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 303790 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels is located in Gateshead, an unparished area in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9615, -1.7069
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE21 5AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon β 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26638001 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels?
- War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE21 5AS), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels?
- War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE21 5AS.
- Is War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels a listed building?
- War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial About 7 Metres North of Mortuary Chapels?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE21 5AS.