Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
1914 To 1918 War Memorial
In or near Great Bowden.
1914 To 1918 War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the 1914 To 1918 War Memorial in Leicestershire, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Market Harborough, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is LE16 7LT.
About
1914 To 1918 War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1074406). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details THE SQUARE 1. 5303 1914-1918 War Memorial SP 7387 1/48 II GV 2. Designed by Messrs. Brown and Fisher of Wellingborough. Earlier C20. Base of Memorial approached down 2 steps. Forms stepped plinth, cross shaped, with metal tablets bearing the names of the dead set in angles between cross arms. Polygonal shaft in form of preaching cross with carved heads and figures surmounted by further cross. Set in centre of south-western angle of The Square. Listing NGR: SP7340887174 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 189744 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Harborough Museum showcases the history of Market Harborough, featuring exhibits like the Hallaton Treasure and the Symington fashion collection. Visitors can explore local history through various displays and collections that highlight the area's industrial and social heritage.
Place summary
The 1914 to 1918 War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4776, -0.9206
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Harborough, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE16 7LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Phone
- +44 116 305 3627
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26336613 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 1914 To 1918 War Memorial?
- 1914 To 1918 War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7LT), in the parish of Harborough, unparished area.
- What is 1914 To 1918 War Memorial?
- 1914 To 1918 War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 1914 To 1918 War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7LT.
- Is 1914 To 1918 War Memorial a listed building?
- 1914 To 1918 War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is 1914 To 1918 War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, 1914 To 1918 War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to 1914 To 1918 War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7LT.