Memorials & monuments · North East England
Grange War Memorial
Grange War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grange War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457579). 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: Honister slate. DESCRIPTION: Grange War Memorial is located in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church, B5289, Grange, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the south wall of the church, facing the main road passing by. It comprises a wheel-head Honister slate cross on a square plinth with a single-stepped base. It has a highly decorated front face including animals, vines, a laurel wreath and strap work carvings. The sides of the cross and shaft are also decorated. The shaft bears the First World War inscription in relief-carved lettering, and a tablet added to the front of the plinth bears the Second World War inscriptions in relief-carved lettering. The inscription reads: IN SACRED/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ GRANGE WHO/ GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR/ THE RIGHT/ AND THEIR/ COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ ALSO IN MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ 1939 – 1945/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grange War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance and local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5472, -3.1570
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5UQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479745 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grange War Memorial?
- Grange War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UQ), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- Is Grange War Memorial a listed building?
- Grange War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grange War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Grange War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grange War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UQ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.