Byrnes Monument is a Grade II listed building in the Westmorland and Furness local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 October 1986. Monument.
Byrnes Monument
- WRENN ID
- muted-landing-peregrine
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 24 October 1986
- Type
- Monument
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
Byrnes Monument is a roadside monument made of red sandstone, inscribed with the word "RESTORED 1911." It features a recessed plaque that reads, "HERE CONSTABLE JOSEPH BYRNES FELL ON THE NIGHT OF OCTOBER 29 1885, SHOT BY THE THREE NETHERBY BURGLARS WHOM HE SINGLE HANDED ENDEAVOURED TO ARREST." This plaque is set within a chamfered surround and is topped by a shaped pediment.
More on this building
Sign in or create a free account to unlock:
- No EPC on record for this property
- No sale records on file
- No related consent applications matched
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
Create free account
Already have one? Sign in
Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.