Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Mountsorrel War Memorial
In or near Mountsorrel.
Mountsorrel War Memorial — 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
- Mountsorrel · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mountsorrel War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mountsorrel, located approximately 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE12 7AL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Mountsorrel War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1228043). 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 SK 51 SE 6/19 MOUNTSORREL CASTLE HILL War Memorial II War Memorial. 1926. By Shirley Harrison. Granite, dressed and tooled. In form of archway with monolith lintel and standing on pedestal mounted on stepped plinth. Surrounding are low corner piers and bollards. Across the lower part of the archway is a screen with names of fallen on metal plaques. Metal plaque also on the pedestal. Inscribed in the stone 'IN MEMORY 1914-1918'. Pevsner. Listing NGR: SK5818914955 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: 402543 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mountsorrel War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7284, -1.1396
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Mountsorrel
- Postcode
- LE12 7AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Loughborough
- Nearest railway station
- Mountsorrel — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26521915 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountsorrel War Memorial?
- Mountsorrel War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 7AL), in the parish of Mountsorrel.
- What is Mountsorrel War Memorial?
- Mountsorrel War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mountsorrel War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mountsorrel, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 7AL.
- Is Mountsorrel War Memorial a listed building?
- Mountsorrel War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mountsorrel War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mountsorrel War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mountsorrel War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mountsorrel, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 7AL.