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Hutton Roof War Memorial

Free admission

Hutton Roof War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

War memorial, St John's Church, Hutton Roof - geograph.org.uk - 5033259

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hutton Roof 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 1457165). 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: Hutton Roof War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John’s Church, Hutton Roof, Cumbria. It is prominently situated near the churchyard wall in the south-east corner of the churchyard and visible from the main road passing by. It comprises a c.1.8-metre-high rough, natural monolith of limestone, unworked but for a relief-carved plain cross to the front and a smoothed inscription face below. The inscription panel bears the dedication and names in incised and blacked lettering. The inscription is in incised and blacked lettering and reads: ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF/ HUTTON ROOF/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY IN/ THE CAUSE OF JUSTICE AND RIGHT/ “THEY SHALL RISE AGAIN”/ 1914 – 1918.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hutton Roof War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.

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Coordinates
54.2026, -2.6615
Parish
Hutton Roof
Postcode
LA6 2PH
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hutton Roof War Memorial?
Hutton Roof War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2PH), in the parish of Hutton Roof.
Is Hutton Roof War Memorial a listed building?
Hutton Roof War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Hutton Roof War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Hutton Roof War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Hutton Roof War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2PH. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.