Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Newfield War Memorial
Newfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Newfield 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 1439525). 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 northern part of the Recreation Ground in Newfield, close to the fingerpost and Newfield Farmhouse (both Grade II). It takes the form of a pillar, made of grey granite and c3.5m tall. Standing on a two-stepped base, square on plan, the pillar dies back in stages to the corniced cap. The uppermost stage is ornamented with a wreath carved in relief to the front and rear. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the memorial reads 1914-1918/ ERECTED/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED/ ON THIS STONE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN/ THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. To the east side the Second World War inscription reads 1939 – 1945/ NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Newfield War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6973, -1.6825
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL14 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478124 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newfield War Memorial?
- Newfield War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 8BH), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- Is Newfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Newfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Newfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Newfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newfield War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 8BH. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.