Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Houghton War Memorial
Houghton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Kinnear — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Houghton 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 1457983). 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: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Houghton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John’s Church, Brunstock Lane, Houghton, Cumbria. It is prominently situated close to the churchyard entrance and by the path leading to the church entrance. It comprises a wheel-head grey granite cross with a sheathed sword in relief at the head, on a short shaft, two-tiered plinth and two-stepped base. The plinth and upper step of the base bear the inscriptions in relief and incised lettering. The inscription reads: 1914 – 1918/ IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houghton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9293, -2.9246
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA3 0NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Established
- 1922
- Official site
- www.klondyke.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56479056 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houghton War Memorial?
- Houghton War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 0NW), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- Is Houghton War Memorial a listed building?
- Houghton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Houghton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Houghton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houghton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 0NW. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.