Memorials & monuments · North West England
Birkett Memorial
In or near Penruddock.
Birkett Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birkett Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Birkett Memorial commemorates Lord Birkett's significant role in the campaign to protect Ullswater from water abstraction proposals in the 1960s. It is located near the Ullswater steamers pier in Pooley Bridge and serves as a viewpoint for visitors. The memorial was inaugurated in 2017 and is part of the Heritage Trail installations.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Birkett Memorial is a commemorative structure located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves to honour significant historical figures or events associated with the region. The memorial reflects the local architectural style and historical context of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6108, -2.8258
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dacre
- Postcode
- CA11 0LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.ullswaterheritage.org
Sources
- osm: node/13116663315 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birkett Memorial?
- Birkett Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LL), in the parish of Dacre.
- What is Birkett Memorial?
- Birkett Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birkett Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LL.
- Is Birkett Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Birkett Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Birkett Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Birkett Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birkett Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LL.