Memorials & monuments · North West England
Egremont War Memorial
In or near St Bees.
Egremont War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Nethertown · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Egremont War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Nethertown, located 3.7 km away. The postcode is CA22 2AE, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Egremont War Memorial is a public memorial in North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Nethertown, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area CA22.
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Heritage listing
Details NY 01 SW (INSET) EGREMONT MARKET PLACE (centre) Egremont 9/36 War Memorial & railings to enclosure II Memorial to 1914-18 War. Polished granite plinth, c6 ft high on 2 steps; square in plan. Inscription on central section of plinth; corniced top surmounted by life-size bronze of W.W.I. infrantryman leaning on rifle. Wrought-iron railings, c2 ft high with square standards, to oval enclosure; gate on north side. Listing NGR: NY0104410608 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: 76132 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Egremont War Memorial is located in Egremont, North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It is situated within an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Derwent and its tributaries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4812, -3.5288
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Egremont
- Postcode
- CA22 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Nethertown — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: n321492710 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Egremont War Memorial?
- Egremont War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA22 2AE), in the parish of Egremont.
- What is Egremont War Memorial?
- Egremont War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Egremont War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Nethertown, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA22 2AE.
- Is Egremont War Memorial a listed building?
- Egremont War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Egremont War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Egremont War Memorial is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Egremont War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Egremont War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Egremont War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Nethertown, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA22 2AE.