Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Eshe Laude War Memorial
Eshe Laude War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eshe Laude 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 1436932). 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 grassy court in front of the Church of St Michael (Grade II-listed) with, to the side, the Stables, Loft and Carriage shed to Church of St Michael (also Grade II). The memorial takes the form of a tall wooden Calvary with a hood, rising from a stone cairn representing the rocky hill. The figure of Christ crucified is to the front, facing the road to Eshe village. The cairn stands on a stone step. A granite plaque inset into the front of the cairn records the principal dedicatory inscription CRUCIFIED JESUS/ HAVE MERCY ON THE SOULS/ OF (20 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. Below on the front face of the stepped base a small plaque reads 1939 – 1945/ (2 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, 7 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Eshe Laude War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7880, -1.7061
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Esh
- Postcode
- DH7 9QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477741 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eshe Laude War Memorial?
- Eshe Laude War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH7 9QN), in the parish of Esh.
- Is Eshe Laude War Memorial a listed building?
- Eshe Laude War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eshe Laude War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Eshe Laude War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eshe Laude War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7 9QN. It sits within the City of Durham parliamentary constituency.