Memorials & monuments · North West England
Scotby War Memorial
In or near Carlisle.
Scotby 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 · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Scotby War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wetheral, located 2.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Scotby 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 1463529). 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 War memorial, 1920. MATERIALS: red sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is in the form of a medieval market cross with a tall Latin cross with an octagonal shaft set on an inscribed plinth, the plinth being placed at the top of a set of three encircling steps. The south face of the plinth, facing the road, carries the inscription in raised lettering: TO THE/ HONOURED/ MEMORY/ OF MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. Set below there are the additional dates 1939-1940. The remaining faces are inscribed with the names of the service men who were killed, including their rank and regiment.
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
Scotby War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8882, -2.8735
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wetheral
- Postcode
- CA4 8BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480162 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scotby War Memorial?
- Scotby War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 8BW), in the parish of Wetheral.
- What is Scotby War Memorial?
- Scotby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scotby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 8BW.
- Is Scotby War Memorial a listed building?
- Scotby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Scotby War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Scotby War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Scotby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Scotby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scotby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 8BW.