Memorials & monuments · North West England
Haverthwaite War Memorial
In or near Greenodd.
Haverthwaite War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haverthwaite · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Haverthwaite War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LA12 8AJ.
About
Haverthwaite 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 1457206). 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. MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Haverthwaite War Memorial is located in Haverthwaite Cemetery, at the junction Old Barrow Road with Levis Garth, Haverthwaite, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the churchyard wall and path leading to the church. It comprises a plain Latin limestone cross on a plinth with three-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription reads: IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE/ FROM THE PARISH OF/ HAVERTHWAITE WHO/ SERVED IN THE GREAT/ WAR 1914 – 1919 AND/ ESPECIALLY OF THOSE/ WHOSE NAMES ARE/ INSCRIBED HERE AND/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE// (NAMES)// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway offers visitors a nostalgic steam train experience through the scenic Leven Valley. Passengers can enjoy traditional carriages and connect to Lakeside Station for further exploration of the Lake District.
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
Haverthwaite War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the significance of local remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2481, -3.0019
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Haverthwaite
- Postcode
- LA12 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 (0)15395 31594
- Nearest railway station
- Haverthwaite — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.lakesiderailway.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479720 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haverthwaite War Memorial?
- Haverthwaite War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8AJ), in the parish of Haverthwaite.
- What is Haverthwaite War Memorial?
- Haverthwaite War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Haverthwaite War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8AJ.
- Is Haverthwaite War Memorial a listed building?
- Haverthwaite War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Haverthwaite War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Haverthwaite War Memorial is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Haverthwaite War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Haverthwaite War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Haverthwaite War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8AJ.