Memorials & monuments · North West England
Dalton in Furness War Memorial
In or near Swarthmoor.
Dalton in Furness War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Dalton in Furness War Memorial, you can take the train to Dalton station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for your sat-nav is LA15 8PP.
About
Dalton in Furness War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1218879). 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 BARROW IN FURNESS SD2373 STATION ROAD, Dalton In Furness 708-1/11/211 (South West side) War Memorial II War memorial. Unveiled 25.5.1922 (Walton). Portland limestone. Square plinth with diagonal buttresses surmounted by chamfered and tapered square column with moulded capital and carved eternal flame. Plinth bears the dedication to men of Dalton lost in the Great War, their names on plaques to left and right sides. Names of those lost in World War II on plaque to rear. Shaft has bronze swords and words 'PRO PATRIA/ AD 1914-19'. (Walton J E: Dalton in Furness in old Picture Postcards: 1983-: PL 26). Listing NGR: SD2309373874 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 2 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 388605 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Dalton in Furness War Memorial is a historical site featuring a 'pinfold' or 'pound' that was part of a temporary art installation by Andy Goldsworthy in 1999. Visitors can see the remnants of the installation and a plaque detailing its history, located near the Chequers Inn.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dalton in Furness War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime sacrifice in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1549, -3.1791
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dalton Town with Newton
- Postcode
- LA15 8PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26513467 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dalton in Furness War Memorial?
- Dalton in Furness War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA15 8PP), in the parish of Dalton Town with Newton.
- What is Dalton in Furness War Memorial?
- Dalton in Furness War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dalton in Furness War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA15 8PP.
- Is Dalton in Furness War Memorial a listed building?
- Dalton in Furness War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dalton in Furness War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Dalton in Furness War Memorial is part of the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Dalton in Furness War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Dalton in Furness War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dalton in Furness War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA15 8PP.