Memorials & monuments · North West England
Scaleby War Memorial
In or near Westlinton.
Scaleby 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
- Wetheral · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Scaleby War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wetheral, located 8.7 km away. The postcode for the memorial is CA6 4LJ, and entry is free.
About
Scaleby 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 1463523). 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. MATERIALS: grey Scottish granite DESCRIPTION: the memorial is prominently situated outside the village hall facing the main road through the settlement and visible from the road. It takes the form of a wheel head Celtic cross with a central boss surrounded by knot work carvings, which continue on to the uppermost and lowermost sections of the shaft. The latter is tapering and bears inscriptions in leaded lettering, atop a two-tiered moulded base. The inscription is in leaded lettering on the front face of the base and reads: TO THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO SERVED IN THE WAR/ 1914-1918. The names of the two Fallen are listed by surname at the top of the shaft, and underneath are listed the names of those who served and returned.
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
Scaleby War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9597, -2.8638
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Scaleby
- Postcode
- CA6 4LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480161 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scaleby War Memorial?
- Scaleby War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4LJ), in the parish of Scaleby.
- What is Scaleby War Memorial?
- Scaleby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scaleby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4LJ.
- Is Scaleby War Memorial a listed building?
- Scaleby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Scaleby War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Scaleby War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Scaleby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Scaleby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scaleby War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4LJ. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.