Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Discovery Station · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial is located in Leicestershire, postcode LE65 1AU. The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, which is 4.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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 1073616). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 30/10/2015 SK 3516 1/36 5306 MARKET STREET (North Side), War Memorial with attached railings, piers, gate and lamps II GV First World War memorial designed by architect Thomas Henry Fosbrooke (1862-1925) of the Leicester architectural practice of Fosbrooke and Bedingfield. It was unveiled on 8 June 1922. Constructed of Charnwood slate and sandstone in the form of an arch containing a cross. Sandstone hood. Railed front wall with gate and side lamps on stone plinth and metal columns. Continues to rear as railed enclosure with Charnwood slate interval piers. Includes a plaque to those who died during the Second World War. Listing NGR: SK3573716731 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, 20 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 187674 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating the sacrifices made during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7470, -1.4720
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Ashby de la Zouch
- Postcode
- LE65 1AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Discovery Station — 4.8 km
- Official site
- ashbymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26333356 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial?
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE65 1AU), in the parish of Ashby de la Zouch.
- What is Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial?
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE65 1AU.
- Is Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial a listed building?
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashby-de-la-Zouch War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE65 1AU.