Memorials & monuments · North East England
Warcop War Memorial
In or near Sandford.
Warcop War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Warcop War Memorial is located in Westmorland and Furness, postcode CA16 6PB. The nearest railway station is Warcop, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Warcop War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457762). 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, 1920. MATERIALS: sandstone; bronze. DESCRIPTION: Warcop War Memorial is located on a triangular green at the junction of the B6259, Brookside and Castlehill Road, Warcop, Cumbria. It is prominently situated in the heart of Warcop. It comprises a sandstone obelisk on a moulded plinth bearing bronze inscription panels, on a two-tiered base, within a low kerbed square area with small wooden posts and chains surrounding. A laurel wreath is carved at the head of the obelisk, and a sword and rifle are carved at the base, below the inscriptions. The inscription reads: 1914 – 18/ PARISH OF WARCOP/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)// WHO DIES IF ENGLAND LIVE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Warcop War Memorial is located near Appleby and is part of a series of pinfolds that can be seen from the road. The site is accessible to wheelchair users and those with visual impairments.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Warcop War Memorial is located in North-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's military history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5339, -2.3904
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Warcop
- Postcode
- CA16 6PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56461894 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warcop War Memorial?
- Warcop War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6PB), in the parish of Warcop.
- What is Warcop War Memorial?
- Warcop War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Warcop War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6PB.
- When was Warcop War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Warcop War Memorial a listed building?
- Warcop War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Warcop War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Warcop War Memorial is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Warcop War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Warcop War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warcop War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6PB.