Memorials & monuments · North West England
Rosley War Memorial
In or near Thursby.
Rosley 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 · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rosley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Dalston, located 5.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA7 8AU. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rosley 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 1467589). 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. DESCRIPTION: this war memorial is situated within the churchyard of Church of Holy Trinity, prominently sited to face the main street. Of sandstone construction, it takes the form of a plain, unadorned wheel head cross on a rectangular-section shaft, on a tapering plinth with a two-stepped base. Base levels have rusticated finish to the riser edges. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering and reads: THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED/TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OF THE/MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED ON SERVICE/IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/[names].
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- 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
Rosley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8187, -3.0667
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Westward
- Postcode
- CA7 8AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Dalston — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q79236531 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rosley War Memorial?
- Rosley War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 8AU), in the parish of Westward.
- What is Rosley War Memorial?
- Rosley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rosley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 8AU.
- When was Rosley War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Rosley War Memorial a listed building?
- Rosley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rosley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Rosley War Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rosley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rosley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rosley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 8AU.