Memorials & monuments · North West England
Botcherby War Memorial
In or near Carlisle.
Botcherby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Botcherby War Memorial, you can take the train to Carlisle station, which is 1.8 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA1 2RZ.
About
Botcherby War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1458474). 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, 1921. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Botcherby War Memorial is located on the corner of Warwick Road (A69) and Victoria Road, currently in the grounds of Botcherby Community Centre (moved from its original location by the school in Victoria Road), Botcherby, Cumbria. It comprises a grey granite Latin cross with raised knotwork on a rough-hewn plinth with the front face partly smooth to bear inscriptions and partly raised to include a relief-carved sword and wreath. The memorial is set upon a two-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription reads IN/ MEMORY/ AND HONOUR/ OF THE MEN/ OF BOTCHERBY/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ “TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD”/ 1914 – 1918.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Botcherby War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the architectural and historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8945, -2.9059
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA1 2RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479829 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Botcherby War Memorial?
- Botcherby War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA1 2RZ), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is Botcherby War Memorial?
- Botcherby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Botcherby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA1 2RZ.
- Is Botcherby War Memorial a listed building?
- Botcherby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Botcherby War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Botcherby War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Botcherby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Botcherby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Botcherby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA1 2RZ.