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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North East England

War Memorial at East End

In or near Sunderland.

Free admission

War Memorial at East End — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Southwick Road, Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 5886854

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Stadium of Light · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the War Memorial at East End, the nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, located 1.2 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SR5 2JE.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

War Memorial at East End is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1207140). 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 SUNDERLAND NZ3858 THE GREEN, Southwick 920-1/8/293 (East side) War memorial at east end GV II War memorial. c1920. White granite with dark granite panels. 4 steps to stepped base of rusticated square column with pedimented cornice; concave sides to flat-topped coping. Labelled panels on each side have raised centres with bronze letters and decoration: laurel wreath and 1914 * 1918 on E, over LEST WE FORGET applied to white granite; plain cross on W; 1939 * 1945 on N. Listing NGR: NZ3848158504 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 July 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 391614 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Cornhill Dock is a historic maritime construction site located in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. It features a large graving dock, notable for its wooden lining and intact wrought-iron dock gates, which date back to the Victorian era.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The War Memorial at East End is a Grade II listed memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9198, -1.4012
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR5 2JE
Parliamentary constituency
Sunderland Central
Nearest railway station
Stadium of Light1.2 km
Official site
twsitelines.info

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is War Memorial at East End?
War Memorial at East End is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR5 2JE), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is War Memorial at East End?
War Memorial at East End — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to War Memorial at East End?
The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR5 2JE.
Is War Memorial at East End a listed building?
War Memorial at East End is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is War Memorial at East End a protected site?
Yes — War Memorial at East End is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is War Memorial at East End free to visit?
Yes, War Memorial at East End is free to enter.
How do I get to War Memorial at East End?
The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR5 2JE.