Memorials & monuments · North West England
Cleator Moor War Memorial
In or near St Bees.
Cleator Moor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Cleator Moor War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Corkickle, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is CA25 5QA, and entry is free.
About
Cleator Moor War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1454239). 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, 1922, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: pink granite DESCRIPTION: Cleator Moor War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Grade II-listed Church of St John the Evangelist. It is prominently situated in front of the east end of the church, where it faces the roadside beyond. It comprises a Celtic cross with carved knot work to the head on a tapering shaft, with a tapering four-sided plinth and single-stepped base. At the foot has been placed a small tablet dedicated to the Second World War. The lower shaft and plinth bear the inscriptions in leaded lettering: East Face FOR/ GOD – KING/ AND/ COUNTRY/ 1914 -1918/ (NAMES)/ West Face (NAMES)/North Face (NAMES)/South Face (NAMES). A tablet in front of East Face reads: IN GRACIOUS MEMORY OF/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1939-1945. The whole is within a surrounding low kerb wall with eight square posts.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cleator Moor War Memorial is located in North-East England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5237, -3.5234
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cleator Moor
- Postcode
- CA25 5QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479474 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cleator Moor War Memorial?
- Cleator Moor War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA25 5QA), in the parish of Cleator Moor.
- What is Cleator Moor War Memorial?
- Cleator Moor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cleator Moor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA25 5QA.
- Is Cleator Moor War Memorial a listed building?
- Cleator Moor War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cleator Moor War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cleator Moor War Memorial is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cleator Moor War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cleator Moor War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cleator Moor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA25 5QA.