Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Dalston War Memorial
Dalston 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
Dalston 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 1458513). 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, 1920. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: Dalston War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Michael’s Church, adjacent to the lychgate, on the corner of Carlisle Road (B5299) and Church Lane, Dalston, Cumbria. It is prominently situated at the churchyard entrance, on the corner of a road junction facing the village. It comprises a c.3.5m wheel-head granite cross on a square plinth with tapering cap. The cross head, wheel and shaft are elaborately incised with strap work designs, below which on the remainder of the shaft is the First World War inscription, carved in relief. The reverse of the cross head is also decorative. The reverse of the shaft bears the Second World War inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription reads: IN PROUD MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THE/ PARISH OF DALSTON/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)// LEST WE FORGET// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ MAY THEY/ REST IN/ PEACE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dalston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8421, -2.9838
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Dalston
- Postcode
- CA5 7PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479835 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dalston War Memorial?
- Dalston War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 7PJ), in the parish of Dalston.
- Is Dalston War Memorial a listed building?
- Dalston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dalston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Dalston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dalston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 7PJ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.