Memorials & monuments · North West England
Farlam War Memorial
In or near Featherstone.
Farlam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Matthew Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Farlam War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Brampton, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA8 1JP.
About
Farlam 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 1463544). 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, 1920 with Second World War and Korean War additions. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: Farlam War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Thomas a Beckett Church. It comprises a Latin granite cross, with a wreath carved in relief at the centre, set upon a roughly-hewn plinth. It sits upon a four-sided plinth with a moulded cornice, set upon a square two-tiered base. The memorial is surrounded by a low stone kerb. The dedication is inscribed onto a carved scroll on the front face of the rusticated plinth in leaded lettering and reads: IN/ HONOUR OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918//. The names of the fallen are inscribed in order of first name below on the front face of the plinth. The dedication to the Second and Korean War is on the left face and reads: AND IN THE WAR 1939-45/ (NAMES)/ KOREA/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farlam War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the area's historical significance. The memorial stands as a notable example of commemorative architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9319, -2.6749
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Farlam
- Postcode
- CA8 1JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q63221925 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farlam War Memorial?
- Farlam War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 1JP), in the parish of Farlam.
- What is Farlam War Memorial?
- Farlam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Farlam War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 1JP.
- When was Farlam War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Farlam War Memorial a listed building?
- Farlam War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Farlam War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Farlam War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Farlam War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Farlam War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farlam War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 1JP.