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    Memorial

    St Bees

    Memorial

    Source: Copyright Stuart Nicholson

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    Current Location

    Located across from the railway station, B5345, St Bees, Copeland, Cumbria, CA27 0DH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NX 97019 12010

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    © WMR-3905

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    Type of Memorial
    Allegory (eg: Victory)
    WMR Reference Number
    3905
    Description
    Square plinth surmounted by figure of St George and the Dragon. Attached to the sides of the plinth is a semi-circular concave wall with benches. Inscription on the front face of the plinth. Wreath carved in relief at the top of each pier and at the lower half of the plinth.
    Inscription
    Left pier: 1914 Right pier: 1918 Plinth: (names) / TO AWAKEN REMEMBRANCE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    27
    Died
    27
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames
    Maker(s)
    • T McKay & Sons, Makers

    • E O Griffiths, Sculptor

    • J D Kentworthy, Designer

    Maintenance History
    The Parish Council has been looking after the memorial since the 1950s.

    Ceremonies

    Opened

    August 1923

    Custodian
    St. Bees Parish Council

    Components

    Wall

    Height: 915 mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1086683

    Figure

    Height: 1830 mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1086683

    • West Cumberland Times 22/8/1923, page 2g