Memorials & monuments · North West England
Great Broughton War Memorial
In or near Brigham.
Great Broughton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Broughton War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Maryport, approximately 5.8 km away. The postcode for the memorial is CA13 0NA, and entry is free.
About
Great Broughton 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 1457605). 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. MATERIALS: slate. DESCRIPTION: Great Broughton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of Christ Church, Kirklea, Great Broughton, Cumbria. It is prominently situated near to the churchyard entrance and close to the west end of the church. It comprises a slate monument of three main sections: a wall- or stele-like panel with a pointed tip, on a four-sided plinth and single-stepped base. The main ‘stele’ section has a laurel wreath carved into the top and bears the First World War inscriptions. The plinth may have been inserted following the Second World War and bears the later inscriptions. All three sections have rough-hewn edges. The inscriptions are incised and blacked. The inscription reads: IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS,/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS" ALSO (NAME)// ALSO THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
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
Great Broughton War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6716, -3.4352
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Broughton
- Postcode
- CA13 0NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479753 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Broughton War Memorial?
- Great Broughton War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0NA), in the parish of Broughton.
- What is Great Broughton War Memorial?
- Great Broughton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Broughton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 0NA.
- Is Great Broughton War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Broughton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Broughton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Great Broughton War Memorial is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Great Broughton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Broughton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Broughton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0NA.