Memorials & monuments · North East England
Lowca War Memorial
Lowca War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lowca War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457587). 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, 1920. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Lowca War Memorial is located on a roadside green, High Lowca at the junction with West Croft Terrace, Lowca, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the side of the main north-south road through the village. It comprises a light grey granite column with vertical incised flutings, which stands atop a moulded pedestal with cornice and wreaths carved at the top, leaded names below, and it stands on a moulded three-tiered base featuring a carved crossed rifle and sword to the front face. The column is surmounted by acanthus carvings. A recent (2008) stone tablet had been added to mark a relocation. The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads ERECTED BY/ THE INHABITANTS OF LOWCA/ TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)// THIS MEMORIAL WAS RE-SITED/ THE 22ND SEPTEMBER 2008/ BY THE PEOPLE OF LOWCA.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lowca War Memorial is located in North-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5799, -3.5749
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Lowca
- Postcode
- CA28 6QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479748 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lowca War Memorial?
- Lowca War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 6QH), in the parish of Lowca.
- Is Lowca War Memorial a listed building?
- Lowca War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lowca War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lowca War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lowca War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 6QH. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency.