Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Alston War Memorial
Alston 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
- Alston · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alston War Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1922, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alston, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area CA9.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial, 1922 with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: a Westmorland limestone obelisk and Penrith red sandstone paving. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located in a prominent position at the junction of the A686 and A689. It stands about 3m high and is in the form of limestone obelisk set upon a tall plinth with a moulded cap and carved wreaths to each of the four faces. It has a deep moulded foot, surmounting a four-stepped square base. The monument is set within a semi-circular area paved with red sandstone slabs, defined by a wall to the rear and a kerb to the roadside. The inscription on the front of the plinth is incised blacked lettering and reads: THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED TO THE/ GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THOSE OF ALSTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ AND/ 1939 - 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ (names). Further names are inscribed on the sides.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alston War Memorial is a modern memorial located in Alston Moor, within the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1922, it is a Grade II listed building, recognising its significance. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for River Eden and Tributaries and lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.8090, -2.4442
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1380910012 (ODbL)
- commons: Alston War Memorial at Raise Bank (geograph 4709972).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alston War Memorial?
- Alston War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3RP), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- When was Alston War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Alston War Memorial a listed building?
- Alston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Alston War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Alston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Alston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3RP.