The memorial is one of fifteen War Crosses designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens; it was unveiled in 1922 and is now a grade II listed building.

Muncaster's memorial is one of fifteen War Crosses by Lutyens, all sharing a broadly similar design.

[1] Prior to the outbreak of the First World War, Lutyens established his reputation by designing country houses for wealthy clients.

[1][2] During his visit to Muncaster, Lutyens and his wife, Emily, exchanged letters discussing possible inscriptions for his Stone of Remembrance.

One of Lutyens' fifteen War Crosses, it consists of a tapering shaft in Lakeland granite, to which the short arms are moulded close to the top.