Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Earl Shilton War Memorial
In or near Kirkby Mallory.
Earl Shilton 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
- Hinckley · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Earl Shilton War Memorial is located in Leicestershire, postcode LE9 7ND. The nearest railway station is Hinckley, which is 5.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Earl Shilton 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 1180304). 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 SP 49 NE TOWN OF HINCKLEY WOOD STREET (south side) 11/58 Earl Shilton War Memorial II War memorial. Circa 1920. Pedestal designed by J.W. Worth with sculpture by A. Smith and inscriptions by E.J. William. Portland stone. Tall cenotaph with cornices at about half-height and at the top, all on a low plinth. Panels with inscriptions in bolection-moulded surrounds below, with volute-brackets above carrying masks and swags. Upper panels with reliefs of saints. Statue of angel on top. Listing NGR: SP4637697745 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: 188189 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Earl Shilton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect for its history and sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5755, -1.3171
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Earl Shilton
- Postcode
- LE9 7ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Hinckley — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26475499 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl Shilton War Memorial?
- Earl Shilton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9 7ND), in the parish of Earl Shilton.
- What is Earl Shilton War Memorial?
- Earl Shilton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earl Shilton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hinckley, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE9 7ND.
- Is Earl Shilton War Memorial a listed building?
- Earl Shilton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Earl Shilton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Earl Shilton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earl Shilton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hinckley, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9 7ND.