Memorials & monuments · North West England
Silloth War Memorial
In or near Newton Arlosh.
Silloth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Silloth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Silloth Miniature Railway, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Silloth 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 1457909). 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. MATERIALS: Balmoral granite. DESCRIPTION: Silloth War Memorial is located in the churchyard of Christ Church, Criffel Street, Silloth, Cumbria. It is prominently situated by the churchyard’s low wall and faces out to sea. It comprises a Balmoral granite small cross pattee atop a tapering hexagonal shaft with elaborate moulded foot, surmounting a tall, hexagonal plinth and two-tiered moulded base. It features a relief carving of a crown to the front face, next to the word “Liberty.” The memorial is surrounded closely by very low rails, and further out by low iron posts and chains. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised and blacked lettering which reads: LIBERTY// TRUTH// RIGHT// TO THE/ GLORIOUS DEAD/ IN HONOUR AND/ LOVING APPRECIATION/ OF THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ AND/ 1939 – 1945/ "LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND/ WE FOR ENGLAND DIED."/ "THEY WERE A WALL/ UNTO US, BOTH BY/ NIGHT AND BY DAY."/ 1ST SAML XXV.16// (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Silloth War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of soldiers from the local area. Visitors can explore the memorial and reflect on the historical significance of the site.
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
Silloth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, serving as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8703, -3.3881
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Silloth-on-Solway
- Postcode
- CA7 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 16973 31246
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Sa,Su 13:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.soldiersinsilloth.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479781 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Silloth War Memorial?
- Silloth War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4BZ), in the parish of Silloth-on-Solway.
- What is Silloth War Memorial?
- Silloth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Silloth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 4BZ.
- Is Silloth War Memorial a listed building?
- Silloth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Silloth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Silloth War Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Silloth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Silloth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Silloth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 4BZ.