Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)
Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.2 km away. Postcode area CA11.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Boer War Memorial, also known as the Black Angel, is located in Penrith, in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial is designated as part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, highlighting its significance within the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6608, -2.7565
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n1653515834 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)?
- Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7EF), in the parish of Penrith.
- Is Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) a protected site?
- Yes — Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) free to visit?
- Yes, Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7EF.