Memorials & monuments · North West England
Sedbergh War Memorial
Sedbergh 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
Sedbergh 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 1400659). 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 MATERIALS: sandstone with limestone tablets attached to the base. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a simple cross on a slender 2m high tapered shaft with stop-chamfered corners. The bottom of the cross shaft's east face is inscribed with the words LAUS / DEO. The cross is set on a square base which in turn is set upon a larger square plinth.The inscription on the east face of the base reads: REMEMBER THE MEN / of SEDBERGH TOWN who / COUNTING NOT their LIVES / DEAR unto THEMSELVES DIED / for FREEDOM and COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919. The other tablets affixed to the base are inscribed with the 40 names of The Fallen of Sedbergh and the north and south faces of the plinth are inscribed with the names of 19 men who fell in the Second World War. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 3 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sedbergh War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3228, -2.5281
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Sedbergh
- Postcode
- LA10 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675436 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sedbergh War Memorial?
- Sedbergh War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA10 5BX), in the parish of Sedbergh.
- Is Sedbergh War Memorial a listed building?
- Sedbergh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sedbergh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sedbergh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sedbergh War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA10 5BX. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.