Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Anstey War Memorial
In or near Anstey.
Anstey 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
- Leicester North · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Anstey War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Leicester North, located 4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE7 7ER, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Anstey 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 1177130). 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 ANSTEY STADON ROAD (South side) SK 50 NW 5/17 War Memorial GV II War memorial of c 1920. White granite and metal plaque with names. Polygonal base with plinth c 2½m high surmounted by cross. Listing NGR: SK5479208760 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: 189068 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Anstey War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the sacrifices made by local soldiers in wartime. The structure is a notable example of war memorial architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6738, -1.1911
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Anstey
- Postcode
- LE7 7ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26471800 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anstey War Memorial?
- Anstey War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 7ER), in the parish of Anstey.
- What is Anstey War Memorial?
- Anstey War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Anstey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 7ER.
- Is Anstey War Memorial a listed building?
- Anstey War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Anstey War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Anstey War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Anstey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 7ER.