Memorials & monuments · North West England
Raughton Head War Memorial
In or near Thursby.
Raughton Head 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 · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Raughton Head War Memorial is located in Cumberland, postcode CA5 7DD. The nearest railway station is Dalston, which is 5.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Raughton Head 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 1459491). 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, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Scottish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on a triangular green at a road junction in the centre of Raughton Head, Cumbria. It is prominently situated at the heart of the hamlet and opposite the parish church. It comprises a tall Scottish granite Celtic cross with a central boss and knot work carved on all sides, atop a tall, four-sided pillar with a moulded cornice and including ball mouldings underneath, bearing Celtic decorative motifs and inscriptions. The pillar is set upon a two-stepped base. The pillar bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering which reads: THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ KILLED IN ACTION/ (NAMES)/ “THE GLORIOUS DEAD”// SERVED IN HM FORCES/ (NAMES)// SERVED IN HM FORCES/ (NAMES)// SERVED 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THOSE FROM THIS/ PARISH/ WHO ANSWERED THEIR COUNTRY’S CALL/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Raughton Head War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8011, -2.9677
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Dalston
- Postcode
- CA5 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Dalston — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56809249 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raughton Head War Memorial?
- Raughton Head War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 7DD), in the parish of Dalston.
- What is Raughton Head War Memorial?
- Raughton Head War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Raughton Head War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 7DD.
- When was Raughton Head War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Raughton Head War Memorial a listed building?
- Raughton Head War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Raughton Head War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Raughton Head War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Raughton Head War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Raughton Head War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Raughton Head War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 7DD.