Memorials & monuments · North East England
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross
In or near Willington.
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross — 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
- Bishop Auckland · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is DL15 0BD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442998). 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 c7m tall memorial, in Creetown granite, stands to the south of Low Willington. It takes the form of a tall cross; the cross head is based on St Cuthbert’s cross, with carved ornamentation to the cross arms and centre. The front face of the cross shaft is divided into three blind panels. The shaft rises from the broad plinth, that stands on a stepped base. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF THE GALLANT MEN/ OF/ WILLINGTON, OAKENSHAW AND PAGE BANK/ WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918./ AND THE WORLD WAR. 1939 - 1945./ “THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE”. The commemorated names are recorded on the remaining faces of the plinth, ordered by locality. 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, 6 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Greater Willington. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7085, -1.6836
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Greater Willington
- Postcode
- DL15 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478532 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross?
- Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL15 0BD), in the parish of Greater Willington.
- What is Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross?
- Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL15 0BD.
- Is Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL15 0BD.