Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial on Village Green
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War Memorial on Village Green — 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 · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on Village Green is located in Cumberland, postcode CA7 3RA. The nearest railway station is Aspatria, which is 3.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial on Village Green is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1327237). 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 NY 14 SE BLENNERHASSET & TORPENHOW Blennerhasset 5/9 War Memorial on village green II Market cross now war memorial. Rebuilt plinth with 1920-21 cross by Beattie of Carlisle. Red sandstone plinth with carved pink granite cross. Stepped plinth of the original market cross now surmounted by inscribed granite base under tall cross. Inscription lists men of Baggrow and Blennerhasset who fell in the Great War and side inscription for World War II. Original cross socket lies nearby. Listing NGR: NY1783141517 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 2 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 72314 Legacy System: LBS
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
The War Memorial on Village Green is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7618, -3.2785
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Blennerhasset and Torpenhow
- Postcode
- CA7 3RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26612637 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial on Village Green?
- War Memorial on Village Green is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 3RA), in the parish of Blennerhasset and Torpenhow.
- What is War Memorial on Village Green?
- War Memorial on Village Green — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial on Village Green?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 3RA.
- Is War Memorial on Village Green a listed building?
- War Memorial on Village Green is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial on Village Green a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial on Village Green is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial on Village Green free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial on Village Green is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial on Village Green?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 3RA.