Keenley and Broadside War Memorial

Keenley and Broadside War Memorial is located by Common Bank (road), near Burn Tongues Farm. The memorial was unveiled on the 28th May 1921 by Colonel Clifton Brown MP. It was built to commemorate 22 local servicemen who fought in the First World War of whom six died. The site for the memorial was donated by Mr Henderson Philipson. The cost of the memorial, by Beattie and Co. of Carlisle, was met by public subscription and local fundraising. The railings were provided by Messrs Newman and erected by Mr Edward Milburn of Catton.[1] Keenley and Broadside War Memorial is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

TO THE MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN OF KEENLEY AND BROADSIDE WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919, OF WHOM THE FOLLOWING SIX MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE. (NAMES)
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.