Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Above Derwent War Memorial
Above Derwent War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Above Derwent War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1455058). 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 First World War memorial unveiled in 1921, with additional names of the fallen added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: stone DESCRIPTION: Above Derwent War Memorial is located at the centre of a triangular plot of natural ground on the immediate north side of the old A66. It comprises a Celtic cross on a tapering shaft, set on a plinth and base. The cross has 'HIS' carved at the centre, a Greek key design around the wheel, and raised knot work decoration on the rest of the head and part of the shaft. The lower section of the shaft and the plinth bear the First World War inscriptions in incised and blackened lettering, the Second World War names were added by means of a slate tablet affixed to the front riser of the base. The inscription reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE FROM/ ABOVE DERWENT/ WHO SERVED IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ OF WHOM THE FOLLOWING/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Above Derwent War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial stands as a notable tribute to local military history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6028, -3.1754
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Above Derwent
- Postcode
- CA12 5RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479550 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Above Derwent War Memorial?
- Above Derwent War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5RS), in the parish of Above Derwent.
- Is Above Derwent War Memorial a listed building?
- Above Derwent War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Above Derwent War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Above Derwent War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Above Derwent War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5RS. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.