Memorials & monuments · North West England
Levens War Memorial
Levens War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Levens War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457157). 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. DESCRIPTION: Levens War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist, Church Road, Levens, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the south-east corner of the church building, beside the path encircling the building. It comprises a stone wheel-head cross with raised detailing, on a tapering shaft and moulded foot, on a tall and wide four-sided tapering plinth with moulded foot, standing on a three-stepped square base. The plinth bears the inscriptions on two bronze panels affixed to the front face. The inscription is in raised cast bronze lettering and reads THESE MEN OF LEVENS/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)// AND THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WAR OF 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Levens War Memorial is located in North-West England and serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2650, -2.7917
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Levens
- Postcode
- LA8 8PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479712 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Levens War Memorial?
- Levens War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 8PR), in the parish of Levens.
- Is Levens War Memorial a listed building?
- Levens War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Levens War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Levens War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Levens War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 8PR. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.