Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Claybrooke Parva War Memorial
In or near Wibtoft.
Claybrooke Parva War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hinckley · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Claybrooke Parva War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hinckley, located 8.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE17 5AP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Claybrooke Parva 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 1466299). 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 of about 1920 by Fosbrooke and Bedingfield, with later addition for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION The war memorial is square on plan and comprises a stone wheel-head cross decorated with interlaced carvings, a tapering shaft and a square-sectioned, tapering plinth. It stands upon a two-stepped base. A slate tablet on the front (east) face of the plinth carries the dedicatory inscription which reads: IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (NAMES). The base carries a slate tablet inscribed: ALSO IN THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945/ (NAMES). In front of the war memorial is a stone vase memorial to a local serviceman who died in Hong Kong in 1955.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Claybrooke Parva War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The memorial's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4870, -1.2709
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Claybrooke Parva
- Postcode
- LE17 5AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Hinckley — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q69775067 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Claybrooke Parva War Memorial?
- Claybrooke Parva War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 5AP), in the parish of Claybrooke Parva.
- What is Claybrooke Parva War Memorial?
- Claybrooke Parva War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Claybrooke Parva War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hinckley, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 5AP.
- When was Claybrooke Parva War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Claybrooke Parva War Memorial a listed building?
- Claybrooke Parva War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Claybrooke Parva War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Claybrooke Parva War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Claybrooke Parva War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 5AP. It sits within the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.