Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Coxhoe War Memorial
Coxhoe 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
- Durham · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coxhoe War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Durham, about 8.7 km away. Postcode area DH6.
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Heritage listing
Details Standing in front of the Institute (not listed), the memorial comprises a large granite plaque in the form of a shield ornamented with strapwork scrolls and rosettes. The plaque is mounted on a coursed stone wall, overall c2m tall. The plaque is inscribed COXHOE AND DISTRICT WAR MEMORIAL/ SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES)/ IN MEMORY, THEY STILL LIVE. Underneath the plaque a rectangular panel fixed to the base of the supporting wall reads KILLED IN ACTION 1939-45/ (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, 27 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coxhoe War Memorial is located in the parish of Coxhoe, within the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance of their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7162, -1.5035
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Coxhoe
- Postcode
- DH6 4DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 8.7 km
Sources
- osm: n759709154 (ODbL)
- commons: Coxhoe War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3229440.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coxhoe War Memorial?
- Coxhoe War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 4DD), in the parish of Coxhoe.
- Is Coxhoe War Memorial a listed building?
- Coxhoe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Coxhoe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Coxhoe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coxhoe War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 4DD. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency.