Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Irthington War Memorial
Irthington 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
Irthington 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 1467588). 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, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: grey granite; lead lettering DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is situated within the churchyard of the Church of St Kentigern, prominently situated in the corner of the churchyard at a road junction. It takes the form of a wheel head cross with knot work carving and the date 1914-18 carved in relief to the cross head and upper part of a tapering shaft that surmounts a plinth with a single-stepped base. The lower shaft and the plinth bear the inscription in leaded lettering and reads: 1914 - 18// (NAMES)// IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO DIED FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR, THIS CROSS/ WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS// ALSO/ IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED DURING/ THE 1939-1945 WAR/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Irthington War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9469, -2.7845
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- wikidata: Q83188651 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Irthington War Memorial?
- Irthington War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4PB), in the parish of Irthington.
- Is Irthington War Memorial a listed building?
- Irthington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Irthington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Irthington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Irthington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4PB. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.