Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Leire War Memorial
In or near Ashby Magna.
Leire 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
- Narborough · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Leire War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Narborough, which is 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE17 5HD, and entry is free.
About
Leire 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 1061524). 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 LEIRE DUNTON LANE (North Side) SP59 SW 3/34 War Memorial in Churchyard GV II War Memorial. 1918. Stone. Small obelisk with fluted base is raised on squared, stepped pedestal, which carries the inscription and a low relief laurel wreath. Listing NGR: SP5255390019 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, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 191183 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leire War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community’s historical tribute to its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5055, -1.2272
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Leire
- Postcode
- LE17 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26314793 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leire War Memorial?
- Leire War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 5HD), in the parish of Leire.
- What is Leire War Memorial?
- Leire War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leire War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 5HD.
- Is Leire War Memorial a listed building?
- Leire War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leire War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leire War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leire War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 5HD.