Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Hathern War Memorial
In or near Kegworth.
Hathern War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hathern War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Loughborough, which is 4.6 km away. The memorial has free entry and is accessible to visitors. You can use the postcode LE12 5LR for sat-nav directions.
About
Hathern 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 1464731). 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 First World War memorial, built 1920; with later additions. DESCRIPTION: Hathern War Memorial is located in the village cemetery off Green Hill Rise. It is prominently situated in the west end of the cemetery, at the end of a processional route and inside a circular enclosure with a stone kerb. The memorial comprises a polished Aberdeen-granite square-section pillar with a moulded foot, standing upon a simple square base. It has a pedimented hewn-granite capstone surmounted by a Latin cross. The inscription is in incised and gilded lettering and reads: IN / HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR OF 1914-1918 followed by the 21 names of those who fell and, on the plinth below, the inscriptions ‘FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH’/ ALSO OF and a further name. On the other faces of the memorial are inscribed IN / HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / WORLD WAR OF 1939-1945 and the names of the seven parishioners who fell in that conflict; and two soldiers who fell in conflicts in Egypt and Cyprus in the 1950s.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hathern War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7985, -1.2579
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Hathern
- Postcode
- LE12 5LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Loughborough
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480211 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hathern War Memorial?
- Hathern War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 5LR), in the parish of Hathern.
- What is Hathern War Memorial?
- Hathern War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hathern War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 5LR.
- Is Hathern War Memorial a listed building?
- Hathern War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hathern War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hathern War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hathern War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 5LR.