Memorial

Knowe Presbyterian Church

Inscriptions

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

In the grounds, Bewcastle Presbyterian Church, Blackpool Gate, Knowe, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6PG, England

OS Grid Reference

NY 53304 77975

Denomination

United Reformed

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 4262
Description: Sheathed sword and belt in relief on an obelisk set on a square plinth and base.
Inscription: IN/ HONOUR/ OF/ THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-18/ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 20
Died: 20
Information shown: surname, forenames

History

Maker(s): MESSRS BEATTIE & CO, Makers

Ceremonies

Unveiled

28 December 1919

Mrs Thomas Armstrong

Conservation

Components

Obelisk

Height: 2900mm

Width: 900mm

Depth: 900mm

Made from: Stone - Local

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1470927

Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * it is an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the First World War. Architectural interest: * it is a well-detailed war memorial in the form of a granite obelisk.

Further Information

Carlisle Journal 2 January 1920
"Knowe United Reformed Church War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1470927. Accessed 8 August 2024.