Memorials & monuments · North East England
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric
In or near Durham.
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric — 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
- Durham · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric is located in County Durham, postcode DH1 4RD. The nearest railway station is Durham, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1433777). 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 in the grounds of the Church of St Godric (Grade II-listed), on the north side overlooking Castle Chare and with views out over the city of Durham. It comprises a tall, gabled, Calvary cross in Portland stone. The cross shaft rises from a six-sided pedestal, trapezoidal on plan. The front face of the pedestal is a panel of blind arcading on which the principal dedicatory inscription is carved: THIS/ MONUMENT WAS/ ERECTED BY THE/ MEMBERS OF/ ST. GODRIC'S PARISH/ TO THE/ MEMORY OF THOSE/ BRAVE MEN FROM/ THIS PARISH/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN/ DEFENCE OF THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. / R.I.P. To either side, in similar panels, a figure of a soldier and sailor with arms reversed are carved in relief. The commemorated names are listed on the two outer-most faces. On the rear a small cross of St Cuthbert is carved in low relief in a roundel. The pedestal stands on a three-stepped base. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric is located in the City of Durham, within the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7780, -1.5808
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 4RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.lumiere-festival.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677970 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 4RD), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 4RD.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric a listed building?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 4RD.