Memorials & monuments · North East England
Whitehaven cenotaph
Whitehaven cenotaph — 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
Whitehaven cenotaph is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1454340). 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 in the form of a cenotaph, 1923 with an added inscription for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Darley Dale sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located just inside Castle Park, facing the main, south-western entrance. The cenotaph is in the form of a column of square section with a low pyramidal cap crowned by a wreath, with further wreath-foliage embellishment to the top and base of the column. The south-western face, facing the entrance to the park, has a relief carving of a female figure holding a wreath: a personification of Peace. Above is inscribed TO OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD and at her feet 1914 – 1918. The base of the column is flared and set on a shallow step that is inscribed LEST WE FORGET. Immediately above there is an added stone of a different colour that is inscribed 1939-1945. The memorial is raised up on a plain, uninscribed base. There are no further inscriptions, the three other faces of the memorial being plain. The encircling brick kerbing is a later alteration that is not included in the listing.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Whitehaven cenotaph is a memorial located in North-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5463, -3.5841
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Official site
- www.rumstory.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479487 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitehaven cenotaph?
- Whitehaven cenotaph is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7RF), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- Is Whitehaven cenotaph a listed building?
- Whitehaven cenotaph is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whitehaven cenotaph free to visit?
- Yes, Whitehaven cenotaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitehaven cenotaph?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7RF. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency.