Memorials & monuments · North West England
Hensingham War Memorial
In or near St Bees.
Hensingham 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
- Corkickle · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hensingham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Corkickle, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is CA28 8QR.
About
Hensingham 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 1473370). 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, with Second World War addition, 1925. MATERIALS: Dalbeattie granite; bronze PLAN: octagonal plan form DESCRIPTION: the war memorial comprises a Celtic-style wheel-head cross on a shaft with entasis. The front (east) face of the cross is decorated with carved Scandinavian knotwork interlace designs in the cross-head. The shaft is finely axed, and moulded at the edges, with a lead letter inscription at the bottom: TO THE MEN OF/HENSINGHAM PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. It rises from a rough-hewn tapering plinth which has a smooth recessed panel in its front (east) face which contains leaded lettering naming the 36 fallen. The plinth stands on a two-stepped canted square base, and the upper step front (east) face has a Second World War bronze cast plaque dedication with a low relief inscription: AND OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE WAR 1939-1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hensingham War Memorial is located in North-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5350, -3.5685
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 8QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q104879385 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hensingham War Memorial?
- Hensingham War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 8QR), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is Hensingham War Memorial?
- Hensingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hensingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 8QR.
- Is Hensingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Hensingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hensingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hensingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hensingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 8QR.