Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Culgaith War Memorial
Culgaith 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
Culgaith 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 1457728). 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, 1922. MATERIALS: red sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Culgaith War Memorial is located on a green by the roadside of the B6412, Culgaith, Cumbria. It is prominently situated facing a main road junction in the heart of the village. It comprises a red sandstone wheel-head cross adorned with Celtic-style scrollwork carving in relief, set on a plinth with a two-stepped base. The memorial is set upon a red sandstone hexagonal paved area surrounded with a low kerb and six post pads which carry ornamental iron posts and chain. The base of the shaft bears the dedication in relief carved lettering and the plinth and stepped base bear the names in incised lettering. The inscription is in incised lettering and reads TO/ OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 – 1918// (NAMES)// GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS// (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Culgaith War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6611, -2.6048
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Culgaith
- Postcode
- CA10 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479763 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Culgaith War Memorial?
- Culgaith War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1QQ), in the parish of Culgaith.
- Is Culgaith War Memorial a listed building?
- Culgaith War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Culgaith War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Culgaith War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Culgaith War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1QQ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.