Rickerby Cenotaph

Rickerby Cenotaph

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4.8(17 reviews)
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Carlisle,CA3 9AA,United Kingdom

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A granite cenotaph designed by Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer in 1922, commemorating the fallen of both world wars with regimental crests and incised lettering. It stands in Rickerby Park, a green space near Carlisle city centre with paths for walking, running and cycling, including a footbridge connecting to the Arts College. The park is used for picnics, dog walking and geocaching, with the cenotaph as its focal point.

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Pete / HelLocal Guide
1 year ago

A granite Cenotaph designed and built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1922. The memorial has County, Town and regimental crests at the base and a wreath at the top.The original WW1 lettering is incised into the stone. There is a separate bronze plaque, which was later added to commemorate World War II. The memorial includes two park benches each having a commemorative inscription carved into the seat backs

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Garry DaviesLocal Guide
8 years ago

Large park for walking running or cycling. The foot bridge is reopened so you can walk from near Warick Road to the Arts College

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Richard MorganLocal Guide
7 years ago

Superb Cenotaph made from Shap granite designed by the Scottish Architect Robert Lorimer...... Officially opened by the Earl of Lonsdale..May 1922.....