Memorials & monuments · North West England
Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.2 km away. Postcode area CA11.
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Official information
Penrith Castle, built in the late 14th century, served as a stronghold and residence for notable figures including Richard III. Today, visitors can explore the castle's remaining walls and enjoy the surrounding public park.
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 Boer War Memorial, also known as the Black Angel, is located in Penrith, in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial is designated as part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, highlighting its significance within the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6608, -2.7565
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Open daily 7.30am–9pm from 31 March to September, and 7.30am–4.30pm from October to 30 March
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n1653515834 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)?
- Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7EF), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)?
- Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7EF.
- Is Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) a protected site?
- Yes — Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) free to visit?
- Yes, Boer War Memorial (Black Angel) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial (Black Angel)?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7EF.