Lowca War Memorial

  • Description

    "...Lowca War Memorial was originally situated near to the Methodist Chapel. Some of the funding came from the disbanded Lowca Prisoner of War Fund in March 1919. The rest was raised by public subscription. The memorial was designed by Messrs Beattie and Co of Carlisle, whose design was accepted in May 1919, so long as they agreed to incorporate a carved rifle. The cost was approximately £105. The memorial was unveiled near to the Methodist Chapel on 25 April 1920 by Thomas Crellin (of Lowca)..."
  • Owner

    Historic England
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1457587
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Edmund Anon
    Last modified: 2 years, 7 months ago
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