Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Edmondthorpe War Memorial
In or near Market Overton.
Edmondthorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Edmondthorpe War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Central Station, located 4.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is LE14 2JX.
About
Edmondthorpe War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440920). 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: Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: Edmondthorpe War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels’ Church. It consists of a Latin cross with carved trefoil tracery to the arms of the cross and a carved collar. The cross is set upon a tapering hexagonal shaft which rises from a square plinth. Inscriptions and names are carved on the plinth: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ MEN OF EDMONDTHORPE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES). The memorial stands upon a two-stepped hexagonal base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Edmondthorpe War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7489, -0.7301
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Wymondham
- Postcode
- LE14 2JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478254 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edmondthorpe War Memorial?
- Edmondthorpe War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 2JX), in the parish of Wymondham.
- What is Edmondthorpe War Memorial?
- Edmondthorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Edmondthorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 2JX.
- Is Edmondthorpe War Memorial a listed building?
- Edmondthorpe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Edmondthorpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Edmondthorpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edmondthorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 2JX.