Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkoswald War Memorial
Kirkoswald 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
Kirkoswald 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 1463175). 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 War memorial, 1920. MATERIALS: red sandstone with bronze plaques. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is in the form of a medieval market cross with a patonce cross (a cross with arms that expand outwards, the ends being divided into triple points imitating leaves) raised on a tall, chamfered shaft set on a plinth, the plinth being placed at the top of a set of three steps. The steps rise from a red sandstone pavement and are within an enclosure of iron railings with a gate to the west. The east face of the steps, facing the main road, carries the inscription: 1914-1918 ENOUGH THAT VALOUR FILLS THE SPACE BETWEEN Above, affixed to the plinth, there is a bronze plaque with the names and ranks of 18 men ordered by surname. On the south face there is a similar bronze plaque commemorating the Second World War, listing the names and rank of four further men.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkoswald War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the village's historical significance and collective memory.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7638, -2.6931
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkoswald
- Postcode
- CA10 1DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480120 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkoswald War Memorial?
- Kirkoswald War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1DF), in the parish of Kirkoswald.
- Is Kirkoswald War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirkoswald War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkoswald War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkoswald War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkoswald War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1DF. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.