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War Memorial, The Knowe, Bewcastle
This war memorial was unveiled on the 28th December 1919 by Mrs Thomas Armstrong, in the churchyard of Knowe Presbyterian Church (now The Knowe United Reformed Church) The memorial commemorates the men of Bewcastle Parish who lost their lives in the First World War. It was designed by Messrs Beattie & Co.[1] The Knowe war memorial is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England. There is also a War Memorial at St Cuthbert's Church, Bewcastle.
In Honour of the Men of this Parish
Who Fell in The Great War 1914-18
Who Fell in The Great War 1914-18
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World War I memorial at the Knowe United Reformed Church, Bewcastle
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Knowe United Reformed Church War Memorial
- "....The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. One such memorial was raised …
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Bewcastle United Reformed Church
- "....An obelisk with a sword and scabbard in relief on its front face plus a dedication. This sits on a stepped base on top of a plinth with a stepped …
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World War I memorial at the Knowe United Reformed Church, Bewcastle
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Knowe United Reformed Church War Memorial
- "....The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. One such memorial was raised …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
![](/uploads/thumbs2/war_memorials_online.png)
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Bewcastle United Reformed Church
- "....An obelisk with a sword and scabbard in relief on its front face plus a dedication. This sits on a stepped base on top of a plinth with a stepped …
Added by
Simon Cotterill