Memorials & monuments · North West England
Houghton War Memorial
In or near Carlisle.
Houghton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Kinnear — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Houghton War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Carlisle, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Houghton 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 1457983). 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, 1922. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Houghton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John’s Church, Brunstock Lane, Houghton, Cumbria. It is prominently situated close to the churchyard entrance and by the path leading to the church entrance. It comprises a wheel-head grey granite cross with a sheathed sword in relief at the head, on a short shaft, two-tiered plinth and two-stepped base. The plinth and upper step of the base bear the inscriptions in relief and incised lettering. The inscription reads: 1914 – 1918/ IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Houghton Hall Garden Centre in Carlisle offers a diverse range of gardening essentials, houseplants, and home goods across three levels. Visitors can explore the outdoor plant area, which is set in the original walled kitchen garden, and enjoy the World in Miniature Museum located in the basement.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houghton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9293, -2.9246
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA3 0NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Phone
- 01228 400610
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 4.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Wednesday 9am to 6pm; Thursday 9am to 7.30pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm; closed 25–26 Dec, 1 Jan, Easter Sunday.
- Official site
- www.klondyke.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56479056 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houghton War Memorial?
- Houghton War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 0NW), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is Houghton War Memorial?
- Houghton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Houghton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 0NW.
- When was Houghton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Houghton War Memorial a listed building?
- Houghton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Houghton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Houghton War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Houghton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Houghton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houghton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 0NW.