Kirkby Stephen Joint War Memorial, Cumbria
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N 54° 28.406 W 002° 20.908
30U E 542221 N 6036393
The fallen from both Great Wars of the 20 century are remembered here, at Kirkby Stephen war memorial.
Waymark Code: WMDWG7
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dejf75
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The simple sandstone cross stands just north of the Tourist Information Centre in the centre of Kirkby Stephen. There is a three step broad base. The names are inscribed on metal plaques around the base of the cross. Only the broad steps are protecting this cross. There is no fence nor chained surround.
The WW2 part of the memorial only has the dates 1939 - 1945.

Some of the fallen from WW2 are:
JA Fawcett
D Gardner
WEJ Haffold
TG Jackson

The other names refer to the fallen during the first Great War. At the time of visit many names were obscured by wreaths.

Links
Images of WW1 fallen names (visit link)
Names of WW1 fallen (visit link)
UKNIWM listing (visit link)

Parking is possible all around.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial

Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
The two Great Wars of 20 century


In Honor Of: Fallen from around Kirkby Stephen during great wars of 20C

Marker Text:
Apart from their names, "To our glorious dead 1914-1919" and "1939-1945"


Who Put it Here?: parishners

Description of Memorial:
This stone cross has parking all around as it is in the centre of town. Cobbled paving around the memorial, tarmac for the cars.


Date of dedication: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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