Natland War Memorial

First World War memorial, 1921.

DESCRIPTION: Natland War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mark’s Church, Helm Lane, Natland, Cumbria. It is prominently situated outside of the west tower of the church, facing the western end of the churchyard and visible from the road. It comprises a lantern-head stone cross with blank gothic style “windows” on each face, a small lead Latin cross surmounting the head, on a slender shaft with four sides (and chamfered corners), on a small moulded plinth, and three-stepped square base. The memorial is accompanied by bronze tablets bearing the names, which are set into the church tower wall. The plinth bears a dedication in incised lettering.

The inscription reads: THE WAR/ 1914 – 1919/.