Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkbride War Memorial
Kirkbride 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
Kirkbride 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 1458615). 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, 1921. MATERIALS: sandstone; bronze. DESCRIPTION: Kirkbride War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Bride’s Church, Church Road, Kirkbride, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the churchyard entrance near to the path leading to the church. It comprises a c.2.5m high sandstone wheel-head Celtic cross with elaborate relief knot work carvings to the head and tapering shaft. It is set upon a cruciform plinth with a two-stepped base. The plinth bears the First World War inscriptions in relief-carved lettering inside a shield-shaped cutaway ground. The Second World War inscriptions were added on a small brass plaque at the base of the shaft. The inscription is carved in relief (the Second World War inscription added on a bronze plaque) and reads: TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ ALL YOU HAD YOU GAVE/ 1914 – 1918// 1939 – 1945/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkbride War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9045, -3.2031
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kirkbride
- Postcode
- CA7 5HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q59510912 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkbride War Memorial?
- Kirkbride War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5HR), in the parish of Kirkbride.
- Is Kirkbride War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirkbride War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkbride War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkbride War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkbride War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5HR. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.