Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Edenhall War Memorial
Edenhall 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
Edenhall 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 1457758). 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: limestone from Orton Scar. DESCRIPTION: Edenhall War Memorial is located in a roadside enclosure off the B6412 at a junction in the centre of the village, Edenhall, Cumbria. It is prominently situated at a three-way junction and with open land behind. It comprises a c 3m tall wheel-head cross with Celtic knotwork to the front face, on a tapering shaft with relief-carved 1914 – 1918 dates, set on a tapering, four-sided plinth with a two-stepped square base. The memorial stands inside a roadside enclosure with capped piers bearing plaques of those who survived. Two cast iron posts linked by chains separate the enclosure from the road. The plinth and base of the cross bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering, alongside carved wreaths. The pier plaques bear the names of those who served and returned in leaded lettering. The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads: 1914/ 1918// (NAMES)// WE LIE DEAD IN FOREIGN LANDS/ THAT YOU MAY LIVE HERE IN PEACE// (roadside plaques:) NAMES (of those who returned).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Edenhall War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6851, -2.6758
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Langwathby
- Postcode
- CA11 8SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479765 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edenhall War Memorial?
- Edenhall War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 8SX), in the parish of Langwathby.
- Is Edenhall War Memorial a listed building?
- Edenhall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Edenhall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Edenhall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edenhall War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 8SX. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.