Memorials & monuments · North West England
Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle
In or near Carlisle.
Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle — 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
- Carlisle · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Christ Church War Memorial in Carlisle, the nearest railway station is Carlisle, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free.
About
Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1458500). 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: stone; wood. DESCRIPTION: Christ Church War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Aidan, Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria. It is prominently situated outside the front of the church along the main road. It comprises a wooden gabled calvary on an octagonal stone plinth and octagonal two-stepped base. The plinth and base bear the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription on the plinth reads TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ CONNECTED WITH/ THIS PARISH AND/ CONGREGATION/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918// (NAMES). The inscription on the base reads REST ETERNAL GRANT THEM O LORD.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Christ Church War Memorial is located in Carlisle, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8945, -2.9209
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA1 1LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479833 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle?
- Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA1 1LG), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle?
- Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA1 1LG.
- Is Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle a listed building?
- Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle a protected site?
- Yes — Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle free to visit?
- Yes, Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christ Church War Memorial, Carlisle?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA1 1LG.