Memorials & monuments · North West England
Causewayhead War Memorial
In or near Newton Arlosh.
Causewayhead 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
- Sillloth Miniature Railway · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Causewayhead War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Silloth Miniature Railway, located 2.1 km away. Admission is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA7 4PE.
About
Causewayhead 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 1457894). 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: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Causewayhead War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Paul’s Church, B5302, Causewayhead, near Silloth, Cumbria. It is prominently situated to the left of the churchyard path leading to the church from the churchyard entrance. It comprises a c 3m tall wheel-head cross with knot work carvings throughout, and “HIS” monogram at the centre of the cross head, on a low tapering plinth. The lower shaft bears an inscription plaque in bronze. The inscription reads: IN HONOUR OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 18/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Causewayhead War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8671, -3.3556
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Holme Low
- Postcode
- CA7 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479778 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Causewayhead War Memorial?
- Causewayhead War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4PE), in the parish of Holme Low.
- What is Causewayhead War Memorial?
- Causewayhead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Causewayhead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 4PE.
- Is Causewayhead War Memorial a listed building?
- Causewayhead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Causewayhead War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Causewayhead War Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Causewayhead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Causewayhead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Causewayhead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 4PE.