Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Burgh by Sands War Memorial
Burgh by Sands 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
Burgh by Sands 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 1441498). 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 MATERIALS: Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the Church of St Michael’s Cemetery Extension in Burgh By Sands. It comprises a wheel-head cross surmounting a rectangular tapered shaft. The shaft is set upon a two-tiered tapered plinth and a single-stepped base. The front face of the upper tier of the plinth is inscribed IN / MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. Below on the lower tier is THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR FREEDOM AND FOR HONOUR / THEIR EXAMPLE WILL BE / AN ABIDING INSPIRATION. The other faces are inscribed with the names of the fallen. On the back is the later inscription IN MEMORY OF THE ABOVE / WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR II / 1939 – 1945. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 17 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burgh by Sands War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9226, -3.0488
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478317 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgh by Sands War Memorial?
- Burgh by Sands War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AW), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- Is Burgh by Sands War Memorial a listed building?
- Burgh by Sands War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Burgh by Sands War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Burgh by Sands War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burgh by Sands War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AW. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.