Memorials & monuments · North West England
Cotehill War Memorial
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Cotehill 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
- Wetheral · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cotehill War Memorial is located in Cumberland, postcode CA4 0EA. The nearest railway station is Wetheral, which is 4.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cotehill 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 1457967). 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: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Cotehill War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John the Evangelist Church, Peter Gate, Cotehill, Cumbria. It is prominently situated to the outside of the west end of the church, facing the main road passing by. It comprises a Latin cross with the word PEACE at the centre of the cross, on a straight shaft, tapering, four-sided plinth and single-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription reads: PEACE// IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE UNDERMENTIONED MEN OF/ COTEHILL WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914– 1918/ (NAMES)/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”// WORLD WAR II/ 1939 – 1945/ THESE ALSO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ (NAMES)/ (NAME)/ KILLED BY ENEMY ACTION.
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
Cotehill War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8436, -2.8279
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wetheral
- Postcode
- CA4 0EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479792 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cotehill War Memorial?
- Cotehill War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 0EA), in the parish of Wetheral.
- What is Cotehill War Memorial?
- Cotehill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cotehill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 0EA.
- Is Cotehill War Memorial a listed building?
- Cotehill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cotehill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cotehill War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cotehill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cotehill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cotehill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 0EA.