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    Memorial

    Penrith-Park Gateway

    WW1 Panel 1 of 2

    Source: Copyright Stuart Nicholson

    1/4

    Current Location

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

    OS Grid Reference

    NY 51215 29888

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    © WMR-3080

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    Type of Memorial
    Arch
    WMR Reference Number
    3080
    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]
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    201
    Died
    202
    Information shown
    Surname, Initials of forenames
    Order of names
    Surname
    Additional Information
    Originally there were 201 names-so 1 was added at a later date
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    100
    Died
    100
    Information shown
    Surname, Initials of forename
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • W GRISENTHWAITE, Mason

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    18 March 1923

    Colonel Haswell

    Dedicated

    18 March 1923

    Bishop of Carlisle

    Rededicated

    7 November 1948

    Unknown

    Custodian
    Eden District Council

    Components

    Plaques

    Height: 1080mm

    Width: 620mm

    Depth: inset


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1483362

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * a handsome structure designed as an eye-catching public park entrance gate with integral seated pavilions; * it is constructed of good quality local stone, and displays good craftsmanship and detailing. Historic interest: * it forms an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifices it has made during the First and Second World Wars.

    Arch

    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1483362

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * a handsome structure designed as an eye-catching public park entrance gate with integral seated pavilions; * it is constructed of good quality local stone, and displays good craftsmanship and detailing. Historic interest: * it forms an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifices it has made during the First and Second World Wars.

    Architectural details

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1483362

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * a handsome structure designed as an eye-catching public park entrance gate with integral seated pavilions; * it is constructed of good quality local stone, and displays good craftsmanship and detailing. Historic interest: * it forms an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifices it has made during the First and Second World Wars.

    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • Carlisle Journal 20/3/1923 page 4f
    • "War Memorial Gate." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1483362. Accessed 27 June 2024.