Memorials & monuments · North West England
Torpenhow War Memorial
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Torpenhow 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
- Aspatria · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Torpenhow War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Aspatria, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Torpenhow 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 1467748). 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 by Messrs Beattie and Co, Carlisle, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: Aberdeen granite DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is prominently situated in front of the west wall of the Church of St Michael. It comprises an ashlar granite wheel head Celtic cross, with the main elevation facing to the south, which has an elaborate Celtic strap-work decoration that extends down onto the tapering shaft. The shaft is raised on a low stepped plinth, with rounded upper surfaces, and is set within a square gravel bed contained by raised kerbstones. The front elevation of the memorial has an inscription in lead letters that bears the 18 (NAMES) and reads: PRO DEO, PRO REGE, PRO PATRIA/ IN MEMORY OF OUR GALLANT DEAD/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918. The rear elevation has no decoration and bears a list in lead letters of the 11 (NAMES) of the Fallen of the Second World War, beneath a date that reads: 1939 - 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Torpenhow War Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7469, -3.2356
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Blennerhasset and Torpenhow
- Postcode
- CA7 1HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97361728 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torpenhow War Memorial?
- Torpenhow War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1HZ), in the parish of Blennerhasset and Torpenhow.
- What is Torpenhow War Memorial?
- Torpenhow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torpenhow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 1HZ.
- Is Torpenhow War Memorial a listed building?
- Torpenhow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Torpenhow War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Torpenhow War Memorial is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Torpenhow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Torpenhow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Torpenhow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1HZ.