Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Croglin War Memorial
Croglin 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
Croglin 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 1461621). 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 to designs of J H Martindale of Carlisle, built by Messrs J & R Bell. Second World War additions. MATERIALS: sandstone DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated within a churchyard immediately outside the church porch, and takes the form of a Celtic cross. The tapered cross-shaft surmounts a substantial, roughly-hewn stone cross base. The face and sides of the cross-shaft are extensively decorated with celtic knot motifs. The inscription of incised lettering is carved into the front of the base on a tablet set at an angle. It reads IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / (SIX NAMES) / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The Second World War addition is inscribed on a narrow tablet, also set at an angle, on the right side of the base and reads (NAME) /1939-1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Croglin War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8184, -2.6638
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ainstable
- Postcode
- CA4 9RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q60442678 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croglin War Memorial?
- Croglin War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 9RZ), in the parish of Ainstable.
- Is Croglin War Memorial a listed building?
- Croglin War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Croglin War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Croglin War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croglin War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 9RZ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.