Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Broughton Astley War Memorial
In or near Ashby Magna.
Broughton Astley 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
- Narborough · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Broughton Astley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Narborough, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE9 6PE, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Broughton Astley 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 1466294). 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, erected 1921, with later addition for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION The war memorial is square on plan and carved from limestone. It comprises an undecorated, infilled wheel-head cross on a tall, tapering shaft with a foliate decorated square collar, a plinth and a two-stepped base. It stands on a square concrete base. The front face of the shaft carries a recessed, relief carving of the sword of sacrifice and one of a laurel wreath at the base of the shaft. The plinth has inset slate panels to each face, and the dedicatory inscription on the front (north-west) face reads: ERECTED/ BY THE PARISHIONERS OF/ BROUGHTON-ASTLEY/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER SEE/ TO IT THAT THEIR NAMES BE NOT/ FORGOTTEN. The names of the fallen are recorded on the other three faces. A plaque on the upper step of the base is inscribed: 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES). The war memorial stands within a landscaped garden.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Broughton Astley War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5301, -1.2270
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Broughton Astley
- Postcode
- LE9 6PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96335838 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broughton Astley War Memorial?
- Broughton Astley War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9 6PE), in the parish of Broughton Astley.
- What is Broughton Astley War Memorial?
- Broughton Astley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broughton Astley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE9 6PE.
- Is Broughton Astley War Memorial a listed building?
- Broughton Astley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Broughton Astley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Broughton Astley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broughton Astley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9 6PE.