Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Horncliffe War Memorial
Horncliffe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Horncliffe War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1438695). 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 tall Red Doddington sandstone memorial stands outside Berwick United Reformed Church (not listed) on Main Street, Horncliffe. It takes the form of a cross in the early medieval style, the front surface of which is carved in elaborate interlace patterns. To the foot of the cross shaft the principal dedicatory inscription reads IN/ PROUD AND/ LOVING/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ HORNCLIFFE/ AND DISTRICT/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. The cross shaft rises from a tapering plinth that has a moulded foot and which stands on a stone step with a concrete base. The inscription on the front face of the plinth bears the 16 names of the fallen from the First World War. The foot of the plinth carries the quotation “GREATER LOVE/ HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.” with below on the riser of the step 1939 – 1945/ (1 NAME). 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, 9 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horncliffe War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in central Scotland. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in British society.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7424, -2.1130
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Horncliffe
- Postcode
- TD15 2XS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478013 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horncliffe War Memorial?
- Horncliffe War Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2XS), in the parish of Horncliffe.
- Is Horncliffe War Memorial a listed building?
- Horncliffe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Horncliffe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Horncliffe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horncliffe War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2XS. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.