Memorials & monuments · North West England
Broughton Moor War Memorial
In or near Camerton.
Broughton Moor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Broughton Moor War Memorial is located in Cumberland, postcode CA15 7SS. The nearest railway station is Maryport, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Broughton Moor 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 1457603). 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: Broughton Moor War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Columba’s Church, Church Road, Broughton Moor, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the path leading to the church entrance, and facing the main road passing by. It comprises a Latin grey granite cross with a wreath carved in relief at the centre of the cross head, on a tapering four-sided plinth with a single-stepped square base below. The plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription reads: THIS STONE WAS PLACED HERE BY THE/ INHABITANTS OF BROUGHTON MOOR TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE UNDERMENTIONED 16 MEN OF THE/ VILLAGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES/ 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
Broughton Moor War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6866, -3.4696
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Broughton Moor
- Postcode
- CA15 7SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56478976 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broughton Moor War Memorial?
- Broughton Moor War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 7SS), in the parish of Broughton Moor.
- What is Broughton Moor War Memorial?
- Broughton Moor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broughton Moor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 7SS.
- When was Broughton Moor War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Broughton Moor War Memorial a listed building?
- Broughton Moor War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Broughton Moor War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Broughton Moor War Memorial is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Broughton Moor War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Broughton Moor War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broughton Moor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 7SS.