Memorials & monuments · North West England
Hethersgill War Memorial
In or near Westlinton.
Hethersgill 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hethersgill 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 1467837). 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, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: Aberdeen granite DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is prominently sited to face the main road within the churchyard of the Church of St Mary. It takes the form of a wheel-head cross with a central boss and Celtic knot-work in relief to the arms. It has a short, tapering shaft with a tapering panel of intricate knot- work carvings. The cross surmounts a tapering plinth and has a moulded foot for a base. The plinth bears the inscription on an incised granite plaque and reads: IN MEMORY OF / THE GLORIOUS DEAD / 1914-1918 / [names] / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS The rear of the war memorial records a further loss: IN LOVING MEMORY OF / A [name] / OBIT 22ND MARCH 1921 The Second World War inscription occupies the left side of the plinth and reads: IN PROUD / REMEMBRANCE OF / [names] / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BOLTON FELL AND WALTON MOSSES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hethersgill War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of local contributions to military service.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9957, -2.8170
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Hethersgill
- Postcode
- CA6 6EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- wikidata: Q87488635 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hethersgill War Memorial?
- Hethersgill War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 6EJ), in the parish of Hethersgill.
- What is Hethersgill War Memorial?
- Hethersgill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hethersgill War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode CA6 6EJ.
- Is Hethersgill War Memorial a listed building?
- Hethersgill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hethersgill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hethersgill War Memorial is part of the Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hethersgill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hethersgill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hethersgill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 6EJ. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.