Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Brigham War Memorial
Brigham 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
Brigham 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 1457578). 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, 1921. MATERIALS: Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: Brigham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Bridget, south of the A66, north of Low Road, Brigham, Cumbria. It is prominently situated off the churchyard path near to the church entrance. It comprises a rustic, red Aberdeen granite cross on a short shaft, surmounting a large rough-hewn tapering plinth with a polished inscription face to the front, and a similar base block below. It is set within a five-sided red Aberdeen granite kerb area accessed by three steps. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised and white-infilled lettering. The inscription reads IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF BRIGHAM PARISH/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brigham War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6649, -3.4188
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brigham
- Postcode
- CA13 0DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479744 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brigham War Memorial?
- Brigham War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0DJ), in the parish of Brigham.
- Is Brigham War Memorial a listed building?
- Brigham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brigham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Brigham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brigham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0DJ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.