Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Church Langton War Memorial
In or near East Langton.
Church Langton 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
- Market Harborough · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church Langton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Market Harborough, located 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE16 7SX, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Church Langton 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 1437759). 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 MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial consists of a wheel-head cross embellished with a Sword of Sacrifice carved in low relief. The cross is set upon a tapered rectangular plinth and base. It stands some 3.6m high. There is a dedicatory duplicated inscription on the plinth, in lead lettering on the front and carved in relief on the rear, which reads: 1914 – 1919/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ (NAMES FOLLOWED BY VILLAGES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR THAT WE MIGHT LIVE/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church Langton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5327, -0.9356
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- East Langton
- Postcode
- LE16 7SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477878 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church Langton War Memorial?
- Church Langton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7SX), in the parish of East Langton.
- What is Church Langton War Memorial?
- Church Langton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church Langton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7SX.
- Is Church Langton War Memorial a listed building?
- Church Langton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church Langton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Church Langton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church Langton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7SX.