Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Sacriston War Memorial
Sacriston War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sacriston War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area DH7.
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Heritage listing
Details The memorial stands outside Fulforth Community Centre on Front Street. The Italian marble monument, c2m tall, takes the form of a plain Latin cross standing on a four-stage base, square on plan. The dedicatory inscription is recorded on the front faces of the three uppermost stages: (upper stage) IN/ MEMORY OF (second stage) THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SERVICE/ OF THEIR COUNTRY/ SO THAT WE SHALL LIVE (third stage) THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD/ AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM The third stage takes the form of a tall, tapering pedestal (greater in size than the original stage) that houses a poem written for the 2010 re-dedication ceremony. The lowest stage, a shallow step, supports low corner posts carrying an enclosing rail. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sacriston War Memorial is located in the parish of Sacriston, within the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's recognition of their sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8185, -1.6282
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Sacriston
- Postcode
- DH7 6NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n705345744 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sacriston War Memorial?
- Sacriston War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH7 6NW), in the parish of Sacriston.
- Is Sacriston War Memorial a listed building?
- Sacriston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sacriston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sacriston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sacriston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7 6NW.