Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Grimston War Memorial Cross
In or near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds.
Grimston War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Grimston War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE14 3DB, and entry is free.
About
Grimston War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1455454). 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 war memorial stands in a memorial enclosure on the south side of Main Street, approximately 85m to the west of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II*-listed). Numerous Grade II-listed buildings stand in the vicinity. It comprises an approximately 2m tall Portland stone cross. The wheel-head cross with a short cross shaft stands on a pedestal. The stem of the pedestal, octagonal in section, supports a small tapering block, square on plan, from which rises the cross. The pedestal stands on a two-stepped base. The principal dedicatory inscription on a plate attached to the front face of the central block reads GRIMSTON WAR MEMORIAL/ (8 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grimston War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7900, -0.9862
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Grimston
- Postcode
- LE14 3DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479585 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimston War Memorial Cross?
- Grimston War Memorial Cross is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 3DB), in the parish of Grimston.
- What is Grimston War Memorial Cross?
- Grimston War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grimston War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 3DB.
- Is Grimston War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Grimston War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grimston War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Grimston War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grimston War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 3DB.