Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial
In or near Newtown Linford.
Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rothley · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is located at postcode LE6 0AH, with the nearest railway station being Rothley, approximately 4.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, but please note that it is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is a public memorial in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is part of the BRADGATE PARK AND SWITHLAND WOOD National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Mid Leicestershire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rothley, about 4.5 km away. Postcode area LE6.
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Heritage listing
Details NEWTOWN LINFORD BRADGATE PARK SK 51 SW 3/28 Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial GV II War Memorial of c1920. Granite chip concrete obelisk of clOm on stepped plinth. Incorporates cross in design with wreaths on sides. Metal plaques and regimental crests below. Commemorates fallen of Boer and both World Wars. Forms a notable landmark group with the Old John Tower nearby. Listing NGR: SK5244411084 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: 189079 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADGATE PARK AND SWITHLAND WOOD
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is located in Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates the contributions of the Leicestershire Yeomanry. It lies within the designated sites of Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir SSSI and Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood NNR.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6949, -1.2254
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Newtown Linford
- Postcode
- LE6 0AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rothley — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n2363714860 (ODbL)
- commons: Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1472540.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial?
- Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE6 0AH), in the parish of Newtown Linford.
- What is Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial?
- Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rothley, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE6 0AH.
- Is Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial a listed building?
- Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is part of the Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADGATE PARK AND SWITHLAND WOOD National Nature Reserve.
- Is Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rothley, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE6 0AH.