Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Boltongate War Memorial
Boltongate 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
Boltongate 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 1457953). 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, erected around 1920. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Boltongate War Memorial is located in the churchyard of All Saints Church, B5299, Boltongate, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the churchyard wall and path leading to the church. It comprises a wheel-head Celtic cross with knot work carving to the head, on a wide shaft and tapering, four-sided plinth. The shaft and plinth bears the First World War inscription. A low stone block with slate plaque has been added at the foot to bear a Second World War inscription. The inscription reads: (NAMES)// TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ “WHO STANDS IF FREEDOM FALL ?/ WHO DIES IF ENGLAND LIVES ?”// (slate plaque in front:) IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945/ THEY FOUGHT AND DIED FOR US.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boltongate War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7563, -3.1983
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Boltons
- Postcode
- CA7 1DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479789 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boltongate War Memorial?
- Boltongate War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1DA), in the parish of Boltons.
- Is Boltongate War Memorial a listed building?
- Boltongate War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Boltongate War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Boltongate War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boltongate War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1DA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.