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    Memorial

    Men of Muncaster and Ravenglass

    Men Of Muncaster and Ravenglass

    Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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    Current Location

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

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 09073 96692

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    © WMR-3911

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    3911
    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)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    14
    Died
    14
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • SIR EDWIN LUTYENS, Architect

    • MESSRS GARDEN & CO, Makers

    Costs
    £356
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    24 September 1922

    Major General Earl of Erroll KT CB TD, the 20th Earl

    Dedicated

    24 September 1922

    Revd H Partridge, the Officiating Clergyman- strictly the newspaper does NOT say that he dedicated the memorial

    Components

    Cross

    Height: c1650mm

    Width: 440mm

    Depth: 130mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Height: 120mm

    Width: 3270mm

    Depth: 1640mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Height: 120mm

    Width: 2580mm

    Depth: 1380mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Height: 120mm

    Width: 1370mm

    Depth: 660mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 420mm

    Width: 770mm

    Depth: 470mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 420mm

    Width: 690mm

    Depth: 470mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 520mm

    Width: 610mm

    Depth: 300mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 310mm

    Width: 560mm

    Depth: 260mm


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good


    Wall

    Height: 1060mm

    Width: 6600mm

    Depth: 310mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • Whitehaven News 28 September 1922 page 6h for unveiling
    • File DPen 349 at Whitehaven Record Office for the complex history of the original construction
    • File DPen 341 at Whitehaven Record Office for the addition of the WW2 names, although the file is incomplete
    • Carter Postcard Collection