Alston War Memorial

First World War memorial, 1922 with Second World War additions.

MATERIALS: a Westmorland limestone obelisk and Penrith red sandstone paving.

DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located in a prominent position at the junction of the A686 and A689. It stands about 3m high and is in the form of limestone obelisk set upon a tall plinth with a moulded cap and carved wreaths to each of the four faces. It has a deep moulded foot, surmounting a four-stepped square base. The monument is set within a semi-circular area paved with red sandstone slabs, defined by a wall to the rear and a kerb to the roadside. The inscription on the front of the plinth is incised blacked lettering and reads: THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED TO THE/ GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THOSE OF ALSTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ AND/ 1939 - 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ (names). Further names are inscribed on the sides.