Memorials & monuments · North West England
Cumwhinton War Memorial
In or near Carlisle.
Cumwhinton 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 · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cumwhinton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wetheral, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA4 8EJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cumwhinton 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 1458593). 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, within a semi-circular walled enclosure. MATERIALS: Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: Cumwhinton War Memorial is located in a small roadside enclosure adjacent to St John’s Hall, on the north side of B6263, Cumwhinton, Cumbria. It is prominently situated facing the main road. It comprises an infilled wheel-head polished Aberdeen granite cross (with relief-carved bosses to the head) on a tapering shaft and a tapering four-sided plinth enclosed by a cairn made of rough-hewn irregular stones. The memorial stands within a stone walled semi-circular enclosure, with a low stone wall along the roadside frontage, topped with metal railings and furnished with an entrance comprising a pair of stone capped piers and a metal gate. The lower shaft and the plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription reads: IN/ MEMORY/ OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO WERE KILLED/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 1919// 1914 AND OF THESE MEN WHO ALSO SERVED 1919/ (NAMES)/ “THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US/ BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY”/1. SAM.XXIV.16// 1939-1945/ (NAME)/ KILLED IN ACTION 1942.// J W Reed/ Newcastle.
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
Cumwhinton War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates local individuals who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8668, -2.8574
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wetheral
- Postcode
- CA4 8EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479843 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumwhinton War Memorial?
- Cumwhinton War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 8EJ), in the parish of Wetheral.
- What is Cumwhinton War Memorial?
- Cumwhinton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cumwhinton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 8EJ.
- Is Cumwhinton War Memorial a listed building?
- Cumwhinton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cumwhinton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cumwhinton War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cumwhinton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cumwhinton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cumwhinton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 8EJ.