Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Shildon War Memorial
Shildon 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
- Shildon · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shildon 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 Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area DL4.
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Heritage listing
Details NZ 22 NW SHILDON MAIN STREET (East side) 4/76 War Memorial, 3.0 metres north of Midland Bank II First and Second World War Memorial. 1920 with statue by Humphries, Jackson of Manchester. Pink granite plinth, sandstone pedestal with bronze plaques and bronze statue. Rectangular plinth has moulded top. Tall pedestal has set-back, hollow-chamfered arrises with broaches and a stepped, battered top. Front of pedestal has bronze laurel wreath; sides and rear have plaques naming those who died. Pedestal surmounted by life-sized statue of kneeling World War I infantryman with fixed bayonet. Listing NGR: NZ2282526434 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. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 112193 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shildon War Memorial is located in the parish of Shildon in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance in wartime efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6325, -1.6480
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Shildon
- Postcode
- DL4 1DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Shildon — 1 km
Sources
- osm: n9251122916 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Shildon - geograph.org.uk - 4806802.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shildon War Memorial?
- Shildon War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL4 1DB), in the parish of Shildon.
- Is Shildon War Memorial a listed building?
- Shildon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shildon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shildon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shildon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL4 1DB.