Where is Irthington War Memorial?

Irthington War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4PB), in the parish of Irthington.

How do I get to Irthington War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4PB.

Is Irthington War Memorial a listed building?

Irthington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Irthington War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Irthington War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Irthington War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Irthington War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Irthington War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4PB.

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Irthington War Memorial

In or near Westlinton.

Free admission

Irthington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Parish Church of St Kentigern, Irthington - July 2016 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5039046 — The Carlisle Kid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Brampton · 5.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Irthington War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Brampton, located 5.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA6 4PB, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Irthington 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 1467588). 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, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: grey granite; lead lettering DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is situated within the churchyard of the Church of St Kentigern, prominently situated in the corner of the churchyard at a road junction. It takes the form of a wheel head cross with knot work carving and the date 1914-18 carved in relief to the cross head and upper part of a tapering shaft that surmounts a plinth with a single-stepped base. The lower shaft and the plinth bear the inscription in leaded lettering and reads: 1914 - 18// (NAMES)// IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO DIED FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR, THIS CROSS/ WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS// ALSO/ IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED DURING/ THE 1939-1945 WAR/ (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

Irthington War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.9469, -2.7845
District: Cumberland
Parish: Irthington
Postcode: CA6 4PB
Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
Nearest railway station: Brampton — 5.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q83188651 (CC0)

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