Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Leasingthorne War Memorial
Leasingthorne 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
Leasingthorne 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 1438874). 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 stone memorial stands opposite Eden Terrace in an area of open ground, previously in front of Leasingthorne Social Centre. It takes the form of an obelisk, square on plan, rising from the corniced top of a pedestal. The pedestal stands on a two-stepped base. The monument is surrounded by a square enclosure of railings carried on a low kerb. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads ERECTED/ IN UNDYING MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918./ “UNTIL THE DAY DAWN” with on the riser of the upper step below AND THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945. The commemorated names are listed on the remaining faces of the pedestal. 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
Leasingthorne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6643, -1.6060
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL14 8EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478043 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leasingthorne War Memorial?
- Leasingthorne War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 8EJ), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- Is Leasingthorne War Memorial a listed building?
- Leasingthorne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leasingthorne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leasingthorne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leasingthorne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 8EJ. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.