Memorials & monuments · North West England
Holme Eden War Memorial
In or near Carlisle.
Holme Eden 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
- Wetheral · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holme Eden War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wetheral, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA4 8RF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Holme Eden 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 1457982). 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, 1919. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Holme Eden War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Paul’s Church, Holme Eden, Warwick Bridge, Cumbria. It is prominently situated in the north-west corner of the churchyard, near to the churchyard entrance and overlooking the River Eden. It comprises a c.2.5m Celtic style grey granite cross with interlace ornament to the head, on a bowed inscribed shaft and a rough-hewn base with a relief-carved wreath at the foot. The shaft bears the inscriptions in relief-carved lettering. The inscription reads: 1914/ (NAMES)/ 1919/ ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS// 1939 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holme Eden War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the region's historical significance in wartime efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8991, -2.8233
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wetheral
- Postcode
- CA4 8RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479795 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holme Eden War Memorial?
- Holme Eden War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 8RF), in the parish of Wetheral.
- What is Holme Eden War Memorial?
- Holme Eden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holme Eden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 8RF.
- Is Holme Eden War Memorial a listed building?
- Holme Eden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holme Eden War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Holme Eden War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Holme Eden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Holme Eden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holme Eden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 8RF.