Memorials & monuments · South West England
First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel
In or near Minety.
First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel — 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
- Hayes Knoll · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Hayes Knoll, which is 5.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is SN6 6RD. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1450531). 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 The memorial stands to the north-east of Leigh All Saints’ Old Chancel (Grade II*). The original 1920s memorial plinth survives. It takes the form of a large limestone block, square on plan, with a corniced top in the Classical style. The entablature of the cornice bears an inscription, beginning on the north-facing side, reading I WAS DEAD AND/ BEHOLD I AM ALIVE/ FOR EVERMORE. The principal dedicatory inscription on the west face of the plinth reads + TO THE PRAISE AND/ WORSHIP OF GOD & IN/ MEMORY OF THE GALLANT/ MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE SERVICE/ OF THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ RIP. Five names are recorded on the south face, with three on the north face. The east face of the plinth carries the later Second World War inscription, reading WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945 (4 NAMES). The top of the memorial has an empty socket, where the upper part of the memorial (the cross) had previously been fixed. 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, 30 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The First World War memorial plinth is located in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel in the West Midlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6345, -1.9170
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Leigh
- Postcode
- SN6 6RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479072 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel?
- First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 6RD), in the parish of Leigh.
- What is First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel?
- First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 6RD.
- Is First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel a listed building?
- First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel a protected site?
- Yes — First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel free to visit?
- Yes, First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel is free to enter.
- How do I get to First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 6RD.