Memorials & monuments · North West England
Kirkbampton War Memorial
In or near Burgh by Sands.
Kirkbampton 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
- Dalston · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kirkbampton War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Dalston, approximately 8.5 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is CA5 6JA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kirkbampton 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 1458614). 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: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: Kirkbampton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Peter’s Church, B5307, Kirkbampton, Cumbria. It is prominently situated in the north-west corner of the churchyard, facing the main road passing by, and adjacent to the churchyard entrance. It comprises a c.2.5m high Cornish granite wheel-head cross with Celtic knot work to the face, on a wide, tapering shaft, and four-sided plinth. The shaft and plinth bear the inscriptions in incised and blacked lettering. The inscription is in incised and blacked lettering and reads: IN/ MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ AND/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)// "WHO STANDS IF FREEDOM FALL"/ "WHO DIES IF ENGLAND LIVE".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkbampton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The memorial's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8982, -3.0850
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kirkbampton
- Postcode
- CA5 6JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Dalston — 8.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56650159 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkbampton War Memorial?
- Kirkbampton War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6JA), in the parish of Kirkbampton.
- What is Kirkbampton War Memorial?
- Kirkbampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkbampton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6JA.
- When was Kirkbampton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Kirkbampton War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirkbampton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkbampton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkbampton War Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kirkbampton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkbampton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkbampton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6JA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.