Memorials & monuments · North West England
Penrith Boer War Memorial
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Penrith Boer 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
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Penrith Boer War Memorial, you can take a train to Penrith (North Lakes), which is just 0.2 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Penrith Boer 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 1446766). 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 Boer War memorial, 1906 by F W Doyle Jones. MATERIALS: granite; bronze figure. The memorial is located in a prominent and elevated position within Castle Park where it forms a focal point. It takes the form of a bronze winged female figure ‘Peace Crowning the Heroes’ with arms raised holding a laurel wreath aloft. The figure stands on a scrolled step with a carved bay wreath, itself surmounting a tapered plinth with draped cartouches below a cornice. The three-stepped base, which is signed with the sculptor's name, has a bay leaf pattern torus at the step. The dedication is inscribed on the front of the pedestal in black lettering and reads: PRO PATRIA/IN MEMORY OF THE /MEN OF THIS TOWN/AND/ DISTRICT WHO FELL IN THE/SOUTH AFRICAN WAR/ 1899-1902 Fourteen names of the Fallen are inscribed below listed by regiment, rank and surname and a further two names are inscribed on the rear. To each corner there is a low carved stone pillar.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Penrith Castle, built in the late 14th century, served as a defensive stronghold and later a luxurious residence for Richard III. Today, visitors can explore the castle's surviving walls and enjoy the surrounding public park.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Penrith Boer War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the Boer War. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6608, -2.7565
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Open daily 7.30am–9pm from 31 March to September, and 7.30am–4.30pm from October to 30 March
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478786 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penrith Boer War Memorial?
- Penrith Boer War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7EA), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Penrith Boer War Memorial?
- Penrith Boer War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penrith Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7EA.
- Is Penrith Boer War Memorial a listed building?
- Penrith Boer War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Penrith Boer War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Penrith Boer War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Penrith Boer War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Penrith Boer War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penrith Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7EA.