Memorials & monuments · North East England
Wolsingham War Memorial
In or near Wolsingham.
Wolsingham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wolsingham War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area DL13.
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Official information
Wolsingham Station, opened in 1847, is a historic railway station now serving as a private residence. The station is located near the River Wear and features a notable disused building known as the 'gunbarrel shed', which is adjacent to the railway.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wolsingham War Memorial is located in the parish of Wolsingham in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is adjacent to the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 54.7301, -1.8837
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Wolsingham
- Postcode
- DL13 3AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.weardale-railway.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n2266051606 (ODbL)
- commons: Wolsingham War Memorial, Market Place - geograph.org.uk - 2595440.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wolsingham War Memorial?
- Wolsingham War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3AF), in the parish of Wolsingham.
- What is Wolsingham War Memorial?
- Wolsingham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wolsingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 3AF.
- Is Wolsingham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wolsingham War Memorial is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wolsingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wolsingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wolsingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3AF.