Memorials & monuments · North West England
Distington War Memorial
In or near Lowca.
Distington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Barbara Todd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Harrington · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Distington War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Harrington, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA14 5XP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Distington 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 1454267). 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, 1921, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: grey granite DESCRIPTION: Distington War Memorial is located in Main Street, Distington, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the west side of Main Street near to the southern junction with the B5306, close to Beck Green. It comprises a silver grey granite obelisk with a moulded foot incorporating carved swags, set upon a tall four-sided plinth with a deep cornice and a two-tiered moulded foot that includes a relief-carved sheathed sword to the south face. The whole stands upon a three-tiered square base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering and includes the regiment or service of those commemorated. The inscription reads: South Face: ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF/ THIS PARISH TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ "SALUTE THE GLORIOUS DEAD WHO/ WENT OUT AND RETURNED NOT"/ 1914-1918// (NAMES)/ West Face: (NAMES)/ North Face: (NAMES)/ East Face: IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Distington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in North-East England. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. Its designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5919, -3.5410
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Distington
- Postcode
- CA14 5XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Harrington — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479480 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Distington War Memorial?
- Distington War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA14 5XP), in the parish of Distington.
- What is Distington War Memorial?
- Distington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Distington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harrington, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA14 5XP.
- Is Distington War Memorial a listed building?
- Distington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Distington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Distington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Distington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harrington, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA14 5XP.