Memorials & monuments · North East England
Wylam War Memorial
In or near Wylam.
Wylam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wylam War Memorial is located in Northumberland, postcode NE41 8EE, and is accessible via Wylam railway station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wylam War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442824). 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 on War Memorial Green, to the north end of Wylam Bridge. The tall cross in Windy Nook stone comprises an ornamented Latin cross that rises from a moulded collar on a tapering shaft. The moulded shaft foot stands on a plinth, octagonal on plan, that stands on Heworth stone steps. The stepped base is surrounded by York stone flagstones. Four of the plinth’s faces bear bronze plaques. The principal dedicatory inscription on the plaque to the front face reads ERECTED BY/ THE PEOPLE OF/ WYLAM/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ “THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US/ BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY.”/ I.SAM.XXV.16. This plaque is ornamented with a small wreath and a border of interlace pattern. To either side of that plaque on the adjacent plinth faces are similar plaques listing the commemorated First World War names. The fourth plaque reads 1939 – 1945/ (11 NAMES). 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, 21 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Wylam Railway Museum is a local attraction dedicated to the history of the railway in Wylam. Visitors can explore exhibits related to the railway's significance in the area.
Place summary
Wylam War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in wartime. The memorial is an important local landmark, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9761, -1.8164
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Wylam
- Postcode
- NE41 8EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam — 0.2 km
- Official site
- wylamparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478514 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wylam War Memorial?
- Wylam War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE41 8EE), in the parish of Wylam.
- What is Wylam War Memorial?
- Wylam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wylam War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE41 8EE.
- Is Wylam War Memorial a listed building?
- Wylam War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wylam War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wylam War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wylam War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE41 8EE.