Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Glenfield War Memorial
In or near Groby.
Glenfield 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
- Leicester North · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glenfield War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Leicester North, located 5.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE3 8DG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Glenfield 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 1465221). 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 A First World War memorial dating from 1921, designed by Amos Hall. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard of St Peter's Church, in the north-west churchyard extension. It comprises a tall Latin cross on a plinth of moulded volutes. This stands atop a tall, square pedestal with a moulded cornice and carved wreaths to each face. Beneath this is a wide base. The pedestal bears the inscriptions in relief carved lettering. The inscription reads: ERECTED 1920/ IN/ LOVING MEMORY OF GLENFIELD MEN/ WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ THESE LAID THE WORLD AWAY,/ POURED OUT THE RED SWEET WINE OF YOUTH,/ GAVE UP THE YEARS TO BE OF WORK AND JOY.// (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glenfield War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6493, -1.2066
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Glenfields
- Postcode
- LE3 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480222 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenfield War Memorial?
- Glenfield War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE3 8DG), in the parish of Glenfields.
- What is Glenfield War Memorial?
- Glenfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glenfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE3 8DG.
- Is Glenfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Glenfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Glenfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Glenfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glenfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE3 8DG.