Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Billesdon War Memorial
In or near Tilton on the Hill.
Billesdon 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Billesdon 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 1177941). 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 SK 7002-7102 7/30 BILLESDON MARKET PLACE War Memorial GV II War memorial. 1918. Limestone ashlar. Rectangular shaft on high base with laurel wreath and inscription, capped by concave finial and cross. Listing NGR: SK7191102825 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: 190558 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Billesdon War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit. The memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6185, -0.9392
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Billesdon
- Postcode
- LE7 9AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26472621 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Billesdon War Memorial?
- Billesdon War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 9AJ), in the parish of Billesdon.
- What is Billesdon War Memorial?
- Billesdon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Billesdon War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode LE7 9AJ.
- Is Billesdon War Memorial a listed building?
- Billesdon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Billesdon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Billesdon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Billesdon War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 9AJ. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.