Memorials & monuments · North West England
Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle
In or near Ravenglass.
Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle — 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
- Miteside Halt · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument North East of Muncaster Castle, the nearest railway station is Miteside Halt, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1068766). 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 19 NW MUNCASTER 8.9.67 A595 18/69 Monument north-east of Muncaster Castle II Eyecatcher, probably mid C18. Rough-dressed granite boulders with quoins; battered, with banding between floors. Pyramidal roof of stone blocks. 3 stages, octagonal in plan c65 ft high. Intended to appear medieval when viewed from a distance but lacks fine detailing. Entrance has pointed head and splayed jambs. Oculi to each side between the lower stages light the ground floor. 1st floor probably entered externally through opening on north-west face; blind Latin crosses to remaining faces. 2nd floor has small window, in rusticated surround, to each face. Interior: Spiral, domical vaults to ground and 1st floors; niches of varying size to ground-floor walls. Said to mark the place where shepherds found Henry VI wandering the Fells after the battle of Towton in 1461. Listing NGR: SD1107897490 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76267 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Drigg Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument North East of Muncaster Castle is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates historical significance associated with the nearby castle. The structure is notable for its architectural features and its designation as a protected site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3651, -3.3701
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Muncaster
- Postcode
- CA18 1SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Miteside Halt — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26321461 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle?
- Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA18 1SU), in the parish of Muncaster.
- What is Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle?
- Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Miteside Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA18 1SU.
- Is Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle a listed building?
- Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle is part of the Drigg Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument North East Of Muncaster Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Miteside Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA18 1SU.