Memorials & monuments · North West England
Cartmel War Memorial
In or near Cartmel.
Cartmel War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cark and Cartmel · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cartmel War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA11 6QQ. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cartmel 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 1457219). 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. MATERIALS: sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Cartmel War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Priory Church, Priory Close, Cartmel, Cumbria. It is prominently situated near the churchyard entrance and close to the south porch entrance to the priory. It comprises a Celtic sandstone cross with strap work carving to head and upper shaft, on a low four-sided plinth and two-stepped square base. The plinth bears the dedication in relief-carved lettering and the shaft bears the names, also in relief lettering. The inscription reads: (NAMES)/ 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945// TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cartmel War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect for its history and sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2010, -2.9526
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lower Allithwaite
- Postcode
- LA11 6QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Cark and Cartmel — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479722 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cartmel War Memorial?
- Cartmel War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 6QQ), in the parish of Lower Allithwaite.
- What is Cartmel War Memorial?
- Cartmel War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cartmel War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 6QQ.
- Is Cartmel War Memorial a listed building?
- Cartmel War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cartmel War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cartmel War Memorial is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Cartmel War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cartmel War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cartmel War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 6QQ.