Memorials & monuments · North West England
Kirkby Stephen War Memorial
Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is a public memorial in North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area CA17.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial, 1920. MATERIALS: Lazonby sandstone; bronze. DESCRIPTION: Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is located in the Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. It is prominently situated at the heart of the settlement. It comprises a Lazonby sandstone cross pattée variant on a tapering shaft, octagonal plinth and three-tiered octagonal base. The plinth bears the inscriptions on bronze panels with white-painted lettering. The Second World War plaques were added around the uppermost riser edges of the tiered base. The inscription reads TO/ OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 – 1919// (NAMES)// 1939 –1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is located in the parish of Kirkby Stephen, North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. The site is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and near the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4734, -2.3485
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Stephen
- Postcode
- CA17 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.lesleyrowe.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n4354258990 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 1360492.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkby Stephen War Memorial?
- Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4QT), in the parish of Kirkby Stephen.
- Is Kirkby Stephen War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkby Stephen War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kirkby Stephen War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkby Stephen War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkby Stephen War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4QT.