Memorials & monuments · North West England
Grange War Memorial
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Grange War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 10.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Grange War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, located 10 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA12 5UQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Grange 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 1457579). 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. MATERIALS: Honister slate. DESCRIPTION: Grange War Memorial is located in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church, B5289, Grange, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the south wall of the church, facing the main road passing by. It comprises a wheel-head Honister slate cross on a square plinth with a single-stepped base. It has a highly decorated front face including animals, vines, a laurel wreath and strap work carvings. The sides of the cross and shaft are also decorated. The shaft bears the First World War inscription in relief-carved lettering, and a tablet added to the front of the plinth bears the Second World War inscriptions in relief-carved lettering. The inscription reads: IN SACRED/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ GRANGE WHO/ GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR/ THE RIGHT/ AND THEIR/ COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ ALSO IN MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ 1939 – 1945/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grange War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance and local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5472, -3.1570
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5UQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 10 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479745 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grange War Memorial?
- Grange War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UQ), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- What is Grange War Memorial?
- Grange War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grange War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5UQ.
- Is Grange War Memorial a listed building?
- Grange War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grange War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Grange War Memorial is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grange War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Grange War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grange War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UQ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.