Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ab Kettleby War Memorial
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Ab Kettleby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ab Kettleby War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, located 5 km away. The memorial has free entry and is accessible to visitors. The postcode for navigation is LE14 3HS.
About
Ab Kettleby War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1467025). 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 First World War memorial, 1920, with later addition for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Rubislaw granite DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands within the churchyard, close to the north entrance to the church. It is carved from polished Rubislaw granite and takes the form of a square-sectioned obelisk, a plinth with chamfered top and a single-stepped square base. The front (south) face of the plinth carries the main dedicatory inscription which reads: ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF/ AB KETTLEBY IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES). The base beneath is inscribed: WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR/ 1914 – 1919; and the inscription to the fallen from the Second World War, also on the plinth, reads: ALSO/ IN REMEMBRANCE OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ab Kettleby War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7987, -0.9273
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Ab Kettleby
- Postcode
- LE14 3HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q73374069 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ab Kettleby War Memorial?
- Ab Kettleby War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 3HS), in the parish of Ab Kettleby.
- What is Ab Kettleby War Memorial?
- Ab Kettleby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ab Kettleby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 3HS.
- When was Ab Kettleby War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Ab Kettleby War Memorial a listed building?
- Ab Kettleby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ab Kettleby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ab Kettleby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ab Kettleby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 3HS.