Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Calthwaite War Memorial
Calthwaite 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
Calthwaite 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 1464057). 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, by Messrs Beattie and Co of Carlisle. MATERIALS: Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a rough-hewn cross with relief-carved wreath at the centre of the head (with ribbons trailing along the arms of the cross) on a short shaft, surmounting a large, rough-hewn plinth with rounded shoulders. The front of the plinth has a divided appearance, with a smooth dressed tablet with lead lettering on the left-hand side and a Brodie helmet and Lee-Enfield rifle carved in relief on the rough-hewn area to the right. The inset lead lettering of the inscription reads: ERECTED IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ CALTHWAITE DISTRICT/ WHO DIED IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES UNTO THE DEATH. The memorial stands on a simple single-stepped square base, set within a square area, with low kerbstones. The right-hand end of the base is signed in small lead letters that read: BEATTIE & CO, SCULPTORS/ CARLISLE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Calthwaite War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7531, -2.8258
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA11 9QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480186 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calthwaite War Memorial?
- Calthwaite War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9QS), in the parish of Hesket.
- Is Calthwaite War Memorial a listed building?
- Calthwaite War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Calthwaite War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Calthwaite War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calthwaite War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9QS. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.