Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Great Easton War Memorial Cross
In or near East Carlton.
Great Easton War Memorial Cross — 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
- Corby · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Great Easton War Memorial Cross is located in Leicestershire, postcode LE16 8SR. The nearest railway station is Corby, which is 6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Great Easton War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1188176). 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 GREAT EASTON SP 8492 CROSS BANK (North Side) 13/53 War Memorial Cross GV II War memorial cross. c1920. Stone. Double stepped octagonal plinth and square pedestal chamfered to octagon at top leaving corner as simple spur. From this rises a shaft, square at base, then octagonal, with cross rising from crenellated finial. The cross has foliated ends to arms and shield in centre. The pedestal and base of shaft have inscription and names of fallen in both World Wars. Total height is c5m. Listing NGR: SP8496092943 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, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 190955 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Easton War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5277, -0.7491
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Great Easton
- Postcode
- LE16 8SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Corby — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26483339 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Easton War Memorial Cross?
- Great Easton War Memorial Cross is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 8SR), in the parish of Great Easton.
- What is Great Easton War Memorial Cross?
- Great Easton War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Easton War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 8SR.
- Is Great Easton War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Great Easton War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Easton War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Great Easton War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Easton War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 8SR.