The war memorial in Alnwick was unveiled by the Duke of Northumberland and dedicated by the Bishop of Newcastle on the 11th of November 1922. The memorial was inscribed with the names of 189 local men who lost their lives in the First World War (1914-1918).  The memorial is located at the junction of Denwick Lane and Bondgate Without, near the Percy Tenantry Column. It has a central stone column supporting an ornamental lamp holder. There are 3 bronze figures around the column; a soldier, sailor, airman (sculpted by Ralph Hedley 1921), mourning with reversed rifles. 

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In 1923, Edward, the Prince of Wales visited Alnwick and laid a large wreath at the War Memorial. The 4½ ft tall wreath was made by Michie and Co., florists, Alnwick, designed to the order of the Duchess of Northumberland.  

A plaque with the names of 76 local servicemen who lost their lives in the Second World War (1939-45) was installed on the War Memorial on Alnwick. It was unveiled by the Duke of Northumberland and dedicated by the Rev. W. Eyton Lloyd (Vicar of Alnwick) in a ceremony on the 12th of November, 1950.

Alnwick War Memorial was added to the National Heritage List for England on the 25th of August 1977.