Memorials & monuments · North West England
Calderbridge War Memorial
In or near St Bees.
Calderbridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sellafield · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Calderbridge War Memorial is located in Cumberland, North West England, with the postcode CA20 1DL. The nearest railway station is Sellafield, which is 3.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Calderbridge War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457595). 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, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: red sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Calderbridge War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Bridget, A595, Calderbridge, Cumbria. It is prominently situated south of the church entrance, facing the main road junction in the heart of the hamlet. It comprises a red sandstone wheel-head Celtic cross with stylised relief-carved strap- and ball-work to the cross and shaft, with a dedication in relief-carved lettering to the base of the shaft front, surmounting a tapering four-sided plinth with relief-carved inscriptions, on a narrow two-stepped square base. The inscription is in relief-carved lettering and reads IN SACRED/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ ST BRIDGET'S/ PARISH/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES// FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES)// THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ ECCLUS.XLIV.14// IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SECOND WORLD/ WAR 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Calderbridge War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4406, -3.4791
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Ponsonby
- Postcode
- CA20 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Sellafield — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q59510255 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calderbridge War Memorial?
- Calderbridge War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA20 1DL), in the parish of Ponsonby.
- What is Calderbridge War Memorial?
- Calderbridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calderbridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sellafield, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA20 1DL.
- When was Calderbridge War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Calderbridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Calderbridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Calderbridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Calderbridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calderbridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sellafield, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA20 1DL.