Memorials & monuments · North East England
War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington
In or near Offerton.
War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington — 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
- South Hylton · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The war memorial is located approximately 4.7 km from South Hylton railway station. The postcode for sat-nav is NE38 7JN. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441589). 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 The memorial stands c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate (Grade II-listed), facing east. It takes the form of a tall crucifix. The cross and hood are in oak; the figure of Christ crucified is painted white. The cross rises from a coursed stone plinth, square on plan and with a low pyramidal top. A small black plaque to the front face of the plinth bears the dedication prayer from the Mass for the dead, in Latin followed by English, reading: PIE JESU DOMINE/ DONA EIS/ REQUIEM SEMPITERNAM/ MERCIFUL LORD JESUS/ GRANT THEM/ ETERNAL REST. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 25 September 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The war memorial, located approximately 40 metres west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate in Washington, is a Grade II listed building. Situated in the Scottish Lowlands within the unparished area of Sunderland, it commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9036, -1.5216
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE38 7JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Nearest railway station
- South Hylton — 4.7 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478343 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington?
- War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE38 7JN), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington?
- War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington?
- The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE38 7JN.
- Is War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington a listed building?
- War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington free to visit?
- Yes, War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington is free to enter.
- How do I get to War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington?
- The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE38 7JN.