Memorials & monuments · North West England
Midge Monument
In or near New Hutton.
Midge Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenholme Lake District · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Midge Monument, the nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for the monument is LA8 0AE, and entry is free.
About
Midge Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1087290). 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 SD 59 SW NEW HUTTON A684 (off South side) 2/5 Midge Monument G.V. II Monument. 1766 date on inscribed panel from monument now re-set on wall of garage adjoining east return of Holme Park school (listed separately). Coursed rubble c.15 ft high overall and square in plan with sides c.4 ft wide. Pyramidal cap (apex broken) c.3 ft wide with rectangular aperture on each face. Inscription on re-set slab reads: Hic jacet MIDGE/Equa minima Equa maxima,/Quoe super hoc Ericeto/semper in Curfu fuit./Victrix Ob. 17 Dec 1766/AEtat 30 Nil ortum tale. Listing NGR: SD5468091331 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76694 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Midge Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates a significant historical figure or event, reflecting the region's heritage. The monument's designation highlights its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3155, -2.6982
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- New Hutton
- Postcode
- LA8 0AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenholme Lake District — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26379743 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midge Monument?
- Midge Monument is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 0AE), in the parish of New Hutton.
- What is Midge Monument?
- Midge Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Midge Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 0AE.
- Is Midge Monument a listed building?
- Midge Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Midge Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Midge Monument is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Midge Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Midge Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Midge Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 0AE.