Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Hungarton War Memorial
In or near Gaddesby.
Hungarton 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
- Syston · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Hungarton War Memorial, you can take a train to Syston station, which is approximately 7.9 km away. The postcode for the memorial is LE7 9JR. Entry is free.
About
Hungarton 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 1408708). 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 Hungarton war memorial was unveiled on 19 November 1921. Materials and Plan Constructed in Clipsham stone, the memorial has a rectangular base which stands on an elevated bank, within a hedged enclosure, and with two steep stairways leading up to it. Exterior The two tiered base is surmounted by a two-tiered pedestal, shaft and calvary. The figure of Christ is depicted with a crown of thorns and a nimbus. The front face reads 'GREATER LOVE/HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945. This is followed by the names of the five men who lost their lives in the WWI and the four who lost their lives in WWII. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 19 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hungarton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, serving as a notable tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6591, -0.9805
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Hungarton
- Postcode
- LE7 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Syston — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676028 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hungarton War Memorial?
- Hungarton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 9JR), in the parish of Hungarton.
- What is Hungarton War Memorial?
- Hungarton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hungarton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Syston, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 9JR.
- Is Hungarton War Memorial a listed building?
- Hungarton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hungarton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hungarton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hungarton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Syston, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 9JR.