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War Memorial, Newburn


The War Memorial in Newburn is located on Newburn Road in a prominent postion by the junction with Station Road. The memorial commemorates 81 local servicemen who lost their lives in the First World War. It was unveiled on the 15th July 1922 by the Duke of Northumberland. The memorial is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Newburn War Memorials Newburn at War Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle
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War memorial at Newburn
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WAR MEMORIAL - Newburn - List Entry
- "War Memorial. Circa 1919. Rock-faced painted stone plinth on sandstone steps; bronze plaques; painted stone statue. 2 square steps to tapered plinth; soldier trailing rifle, mortar and reel of cable …
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- During the First World War the Illustrated Chronicle published photographs of soldiers and sailors from Newcastle and the North East of England. These have been made available by Newcastle Libraries.
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Memorial: Newburn
- ".....apering column surmounted by stone figure of a Tommy standing at ease but with left hand across chest. Bronze inscription plaques each bearing a wreath at the top on three …
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Statue 1914-18 Roadside - Newburn
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List number: 1024979
List grade: 2
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ1657665393

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