Memorial details

Memorial type
Arch
District
Eden
Town
Penrith
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
W GRISENTHWAITE (Mason)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 18 March 1923
    Attended by: Colonel Haswell
  • Rededicated
    Date: 7 November 1948
    Attended by: Unknown
  • Dedicated
    Date: 18 March 1923
    Attended by: Bishop of Carlisle
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3080

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Current location

Gateway to Castle Park
Ullswater Road
Penrith
Eden
Cumbria
CA11 7JQ
England

OS Grid Ref: NY 51215 29888
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Archway with steep gabled roof. Name plaques on inside wall: Two for WW1 , one for WW2. Bronze plaque depicting torch on exterior wall
Inscription
CARVED AROUND ARCH: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE ON EACH WW1 PLAQUE: THE WORLD WAR 1914-1918/ 'HONOUR THE FALLEN BRAVE'/ (NAMES in 2 columns) WW2 Plaque: THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945/�HONOUR THE FALLEN BRAVE�/[names in 2 columns]
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adam, C J
Alderson, O
Andrews, D
Archer, W H
Armstrong, G
Armstrong, J
Armstrong, Jos M
Armstrong, S
Armstrong, Sarah J
Askins, Gh
See details for all 302 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 202
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 202
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, Initials of forenames
    Order of information: Surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 100
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 100
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, Initials of forename
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Plaques
    Measurements: depth inset, height 1080mm, width 620mm
    Materials: Bronze
  • Arch
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
  • Architectural details
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
Eden District Council
Reference
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • Carlisle Journal 20/3/1923 page 4f

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