Memorials & monuments · North West England
Thirlmere Embankment
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Thirlmere Embankment — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thirlmere Embankment is a memorial located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
Thirlmere Embankment is a notable site associated with the Manchester Corporation Waterworks. It features a commemorative plaque that highlights its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thirlmere Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thirlmere Embankment is a memorial located in North-East England. It commemorates significant historical events in the region. The site is notable for its historical relevance and serves as a point of reflection for visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5609, -3.0697
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 5.6 km
- Official site
- c8.alamy.com
Sources
- osm: node/3991201684 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thirlmere Embankment?
- Thirlmere Embankment is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TG), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is Thirlmere Embankment?
- Thirlmere Embankment — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thirlmere Embankment?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4TG.
- Is Thirlmere Embankment a protected site?
- Yes — Thirlmere Embankment is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thirlmere Embankment free to visit?
- Yes, Thirlmere Embankment is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thirlmere Embankment?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TG.