Memorials & monuments · North West England
Brigham War Memorial
In or near Brigham.
Brigham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brigham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Maryport, located 7.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Brigham 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 1457578). 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: Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: Brigham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Bridget, south of the A66, north of Low Road, Brigham, Cumbria. It is prominently situated off the churchyard path near to the church entrance. It comprises a rustic, red Aberdeen granite cross on a short shaft, surmounting a large rough-hewn tapering plinth with a polished inscription face to the front, and a similar base block below. It is set within a five-sided red Aberdeen granite kerb area accessed by three steps. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised and white-infilled lettering. The inscription reads IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF BRIGHAM PARISH/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brigham War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6649, -3.4188
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brigham
- Postcode
- CA13 0DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479744 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brigham War Memorial?
- Brigham War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0DJ), in the parish of Brigham.
- What is Brigham War Memorial?
- Brigham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brigham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 0DJ.
- Is Brigham War Memorial a listed building?
- Brigham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brigham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Brigham War Memorial is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Brigham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Brigham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brigham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0DJ.