Memorials & monuments · North West England
Kirkbride War Memorial
In or near Anthorn.
Kirkbride 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
- Wigton · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kirkbride War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wigton, which is 8.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA7 5HR, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kirkbride 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 1458615). 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, 1921. MATERIALS: sandstone; bronze. DESCRIPTION: Kirkbride War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Bride’s Church, Church Road, Kirkbride, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the churchyard entrance near to the path leading to the church. It comprises a c.2.5m high sandstone wheel-head Celtic cross with elaborate relief knot work carvings to the head and tapering shaft. It is set upon a cruciform plinth with a two-stepped base. The plinth bears the First World War inscriptions in relief-carved lettering inside a shield-shaped cutaway ground. The Second World War inscriptions were added on a small brass plaque at the base of the shaft. The inscription is carved in relief (the Second World War inscription added on a bronze plaque) and reads: TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ ALL YOU HAD YOU GAVE/ 1914 – 1918// 1939 – 1945/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOUTH SOLWAY MOSSES
- 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
Kirkbride War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9045, -3.2031
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kirkbride
- Postcode
- CA7 5HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q59510912 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkbride War Memorial?
- Kirkbride War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5HR), in the parish of Kirkbride.
- What is Kirkbride War Memorial?
- Kirkbride War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkbride War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5HR.
- When was Kirkbride War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Kirkbride War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirkbride War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkbride War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkbride War Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOUTH SOLWAY MOSSES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Kirkbride War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkbride War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkbride War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5HR. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.