Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Copeland
Town
Muncaster
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
SIR EDWIN LUTYENS (Architect)
MESSRS GARDEN & CO (Makers)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 24 September 1922
    Attended by: Major General Earl of Erroll KT CB TD, the 20th Earl
  • Dedicated
    Date: 24 September 1922
    Attended by: Revd H Partridge, the Officiating Clergyman- strictly the newspaper does NOT say that he dedicated the memorial
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3911

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Current location

Junction Of A595 and Road To Ravenglass
Muncaster
Copeland
Cumbria
CA18 1RF
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 09073 96692
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three stepped base surmounted by 4 stage plinth, tapered shaft and latin cross. Inscription on the sides of the plinth and on two granite blocks set into the wall which is placed behind the cross. Wreath carved in relief on the front face of the plinth.
Inscription
6 OCLOCK FACE: TO/ THE MEN OF/ MUNCASTER/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR 3 OCLOCK FACE: MCM/ XIX/ MCM/ XLV/ (NAMES) 9 OCLOCK FACE: MCM/ XIV/ MCM/ XXXIX/ (NAMES) STONE BLOCKS: (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ainsworth, William
Anderson, Robert
Birkett, Henry
Birkett, James
Cowan, Bob
Cowan, William
Jackson, David B
Kneale, Edgar J
Kneale, Edgar J
Massicks, Joseph
See details for all 21 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 130mm, height c1650mm, width 440mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Base
    Measurements: depth 1640mm, height 120mm, width 3270mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Steps
    Measurements: depth 1380mm, height 120mm, width 2580mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Steps
    Measurements: depth 660mm, height 120mm, width 1370mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Plinth
    Measurements: depth 470mm, height 420mm, width 770mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Plinth
    Measurements: depth 470mm, height 420mm, width 690mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Plinth
    Measurements: depth 300mm, height 520mm, width 610mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Plinth
    Measurements: depth 260mm, height 310mm, width 560mm
    Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
  • Wall
    Measurements: depth 310mm, height 1060mm, width 6600mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Muncaster War Memorial and area wall
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Costs

Memorial: £356

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • Whitehaven News 28 September 1922 page 6h for unveiling
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • File DPen 341 at Whitehaven Record Office for the addition of the WW2 names, although the file is incomplete
  • File DPen 349 at Whitehaven Record Office for the complex history of the original construction

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