Memorials & monuments · North West England
Beetham War Memorial
In or near Heversham.
Beetham 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
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Beetham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Arnside, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA7 7RJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Beetham 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 1086538). 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 SD 4979 BEETHAM A6 (off West side) Beetham 9/10 War memorial, cross and enclosing walls approx. 40m North of Church of St Michael G.V. II War Memorial, cross and enclosing walls. Inscription dated 1914-1919. Sandstone cross on sandstone steps, limestone walls with sandstone dressings, copper plaque. Cross: Celtic style; tapering rectangular shaft on stepped, battered plinth surmounted by wheel-head cross with central annunciating angel bearing lily. Walls: curving towards entrance in plan, approx. 400 mm high with plinth, coping, rectangular balustrades and elliptical end stops. Rear wall to South has moulded cornice and central memorial tablet surmounted by carved stone wreath with ribbons bearing date. Later plaque added below for 1939-45. Listing NGR: SD4992079055 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 3 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76553 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Arnside & Silverdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beetham War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2095, -2.7733
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Beetham
- Postcode
- LA7 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Phone
- 015395 64271
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.heronmill.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q83187709 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beetham War Memorial?
- Beetham War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA7 7RJ), in the parish of Beetham.
- What is Beetham War Memorial?
- Beetham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beetham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA7 7RJ.
- Is Beetham War Memorial a listed building?
- Beetham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Beetham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Beetham War Memorial is part of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beetham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Beetham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beetham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA7 7RJ.