Memorials & monuments · North West England
Flookburgh War Memorial
In or near Flookburgh.
Flookburgh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cark and Cartmel · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Flookburgh War Memorial is located in Westmorland and Furness, postcode LA11 7NB. The nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Flookburgh 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 1457191). 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. DESCRIPTION: Flookburgh War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church, Station Road, Flookburgh, Cumbria. It is prominently situated between the apse end of the church, and the main road passing by, visible from the road and beside the churchyard paths. It comprises a c 4.5m floriated cross, with an ornate head, on a tapering slender shaft with incised circular decorations in a strip spiralling down the shaft length and with a moulded cap and foot, on a circular plinth bearing inscriptions, atop a two-tiered base. The plinth bears the dedication in relief-carved lettering, and name inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription reads: HONOUR TO THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO LAID DOWN THEIR/ LIVES THRO’ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ THE PEACE OF GOD TO ALL WHO/ BY THEIR SUFFERINGS STROVE/ TO GIVE THEIR COUNTRY PEACE// (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Flookburgh War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1761, -2.9732
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lower Holker
- Postcode
- LA11 7NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Cark and Cartmel — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.lakelandminiaturevillage.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479718 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flookburgh War Memorial?
- Flookburgh War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 7NB), in the parish of Lower Holker.
- What is Flookburgh War Memorial?
- Flookburgh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Flookburgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 7NB.
- Is Flookburgh War Memorial a listed building?
- Flookburgh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Flookburgh War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Flookburgh War Memorial is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Flookburgh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Flookburgh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flookburgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 7NB.