Memorials & monuments · North West England
Cumdivock War Memorial
In or near Thursby.
Cumdivock 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
- Dalston · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cumdivock War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Dalston, located 3.3 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CA5 7JH.
About
Cumdivock 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 1457978). 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, 1919. MATERIALS: copper, oak and sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Cumdivock War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John’s Church, Cumdivock, Cumbria. It is prominently situated in the west end of the churchyard, close to the churchyard wall at the corner of the road, and visible to passers-by. It comprises a plain Latin cross of copper tubing, surmounting an octagonal oak shaft with a carved capital bearing four shield designs. It is set upon an octagonal sandstone plinth with a sloping cap, and inset with a slate inscription panel, on a three-tiered octagonal stone base. The inscription is in incised lettering and reads: TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD AND IN/ COMMEMORATION/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS TOWNSHIP/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries 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
Cumdivock War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8293, -3.0314
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Dalston
- Postcode
- CA5 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Dalston — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479793 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumdivock War Memorial?
- Cumdivock War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 7JH), in the parish of Dalston.
- What is Cumdivock War Memorial?
- Cumdivock War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cumdivock War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 7JH.
- Is Cumdivock War Memorial a listed building?
- Cumdivock War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cumdivock War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cumdivock War Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cumdivock War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cumdivock War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cumdivock War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 7JH.