Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Cumdivock War Memorial
Cumdivock 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
Cumdivock 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 1457978). 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, 1919. MATERIALS: copper, oak and sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Cumdivock War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John’s Church, Cumdivock, Cumbria. It is prominently situated in the west end of the churchyard, close to the churchyard wall at the corner of the road, and visible to passers-by. It comprises a plain Latin cross of copper tubing, surmounting an octagonal oak shaft with a carved capital bearing four shield designs. It is set upon an octagonal sandstone plinth with a sloping cap, and inset with a slate inscription panel, on a three-tiered octagonal stone base. The inscription is in incised lettering and reads: TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD AND IN/ COMMEMORATION/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS TOWNSHIP/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cumdivock War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8293, -3.0314
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Dalston
- Postcode
- CA5 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479793 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumdivock War Memorial?
- Cumdivock War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 7JH), in the parish of Dalston.
- Is Cumdivock War Memorial a listed building?
- Cumdivock War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cumdivock War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cumdivock War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cumdivock War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 7JH. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.