Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground
War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground — 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
War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441606). 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 burial ground to the south-west side of the road through West Allendale, c300m to the north-west of the former Methodist Church (Grade II-listed). It takes the form of a small stone floriated cross that stands on a three-stage base. The monogram HIS is carved in low relief at the centre of the cross head. To the foot of the cross shaft the dedication begins OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD, continues on the front face of the upper stage of the base ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS/ OF WEST ALLEN/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ PTE. J.W. FAIRLESS 12/13 N.F. and ends on the middle stage WHO FELL IN ACTION IN FRANCE/ DURING THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR/ 1914-1918. The inscription GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS is recorded on the bottom stage. The texts are in applied metal letters. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The war memorial to Private Fairless is located in the Limestone Brae burial ground in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of West Allen. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8440, -2.3234
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- West Allen
- Postcode
- NE47 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478346 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground?
- War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 8AL), in the parish of West Allen.
- Is War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground a listed building?
- War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground free to visit?
- Yes, War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground is free to enter.
- How do I get to War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 8AL. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.