Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Leaton War Memorial
In or near Fitz.
Leaton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Leaton War Memorial is located in North Wales, with the postcode SY4 3AR. The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, which is 6.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Leaton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1461734). 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 erected in 1920 or 1921. MATERIALS: Horton stone. DESCRIPTION: located at the junction of the B5067 and the road to the neighbouring village of Fitz. It consists of a stone Latin cross, bearing a metal sword of sacrifice. The cross rises from an octagonal plinth on a three-stepped base. Each face of the plinth is recessed and carries an inscription in incised lettering. The main inscription reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN PROUD MEMORY/ OF ELEVEN MEN/ OF LEATON/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918./ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. The east and south faces record the names of the fallen under the heading KILLED IN ACTION/ OR DIED. The remaining faces list the names of the servicemen who returned from the conflict. The war memorial stands on a gravelled area at the corner of the road junction with a curved dwarf stone wall to the rear. A modern metal crash barrier protects the memorial from road traffic.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leaton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North Wales. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces and reflects the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7625, -2.7961
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bomere Heath and District
- Postcode
- SY4 3AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q60580710 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leaton War Memorial?
- Leaton War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 3AR), in the parish of Bomere Heath and District.
- What is Leaton War Memorial?
- Leaton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leaton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY4 3AR.
- Is Leaton War Memorial a listed building?
- Leaton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leaton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leaton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leaton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 3AR.