Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Measham War Memorial Cross
In or near Donisthorpe.
Measham War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Measham War Memorial Cross is located in North West Leicestershire, postcode DE12 7LQ. The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, which is 4.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Measham War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1469834). 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 dating to about 1920 with additions after the Second World War and the Iraq War of 2003-2011. MATERIALS: Portland stone with Welsh slate plaques and a bronze wreath. DESCRIPTION: The cross has arms of equal length with flared feet (a cross patée) and is superimposed with a shield enclosed by a circular wreath. It is supported by a tapering octagonal column upon an octagonal plinth. There is a bronze wreath at the base of the column shaft. The plinth is divided by a horizontal moulding into a taller upper section and shorter lower section. The First World War plaques are on the upper section of the plinth, the Second World War and Iraq War plaques are on the lower section. The plinth is set on a base of three octagonal steps. The whole stands on a circular brick apron. The plaques read: First World War: Centre plaque: THEY / LIE DEAD IN / MANY LANDS, / SO THAT YOU / MAY LIVE / HERE / IN PEACE. Plaques 2-8: (NAMES) Second World War: Centre plaque:1939-45 / (3 NAMES). Flanking plaques: (8 NAMES) Iraq War: IRAQ 2006 / (1 NAME) / ROYAL ANGLIAN REGT.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Mease SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Measham War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates the sacrifices of local soldiers and stands as a significant historical monument in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7050, -1.5023
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Measham
- Postcode
- DE12 7LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97458222 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Measham War Memorial Cross?
- Measham War Memorial Cross is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE12 7LQ), in the parish of Measham.
- What is Measham War Memorial Cross?
- Measham War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Measham War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE12 7LQ.
- Is Measham War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Measham War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Measham War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Measham War Memorial Cross is part of the River Mease SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Measham War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Measham War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Measham War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE12 7LQ.