Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Lemington War Memorial
Lemington 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
Lemington 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 1438772). 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 at the southern side of Lemington Cemetery close to the path. In Glencoe granite, the circa 5m tall monument takes the form of a Celtic cross rising from a substantial tapering pedestal. The pedestal stands on a two-stage base. The front face of the wheel-head and upper part of the cross shaft are decorated with carved interlace patterns. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING/ INHABITANTS OF LEMINGTON, WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-18 with names recorded below and on the pedestal sides. 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
Lemington War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9830, -1.7139
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE15 8UZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478034 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lemington War Memorial?
- Lemington War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE15 8UZ), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- Is Lemington War Memorial a listed building?
- Lemington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lemington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lemington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lemington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE15 8UZ. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West parliamentary constituency.