Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Plungar War Memorial
In or near Redmile.
Plungar 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
- Elton and Orston · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Plungar War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Elton and Orston, which is 6.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is NG13 0JG, and entry is free.
About
Plungar 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 1467704). 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 First World War memorial, erected 1920, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: of limestone with a slate inscription panel. DESCRIPTION: Plungar War Memorial stands in a prominent position within a roadside garden at the corner of Frog Lane and Barkestone Lane. The memorial takes the form of a slender limestone obelisk that tapers in square section from a tall, three-stage, square plinth to a pyramidal top. The plinth stands on a three-stepped base of which the upper step is cruciform and the lower two steps octagonal. The south (front) face of the obelisk bears relief carvings of the Sword of Sacrifice along with the Latin word 'PAX' (meaning peace). The other faces contain incised Swords of Sacrifice. The main dedicatory inscription is inscribed on an inset slate panel on the plinth's south face and reads 'IN PROUD MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF / PLUNGAR / WHO MADE THE / SUPREME SACRIFICE / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 19 / [Names]'. A further panel at the base of the plinth records the name of a single serviceman who died in the Second World War. The middle step of the base is inscribed with the verse 'GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS' (John 15:13)
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Grantham Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plungar War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8965, -0.8594
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Redmile
- Postcode
- NG13 0JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Elton and Orston — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96279921 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plungar War Memorial?
- Plungar War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG13 0JG), in the parish of Redmile.
- What is Plungar War Memorial?
- Plungar War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plungar War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Elton and Orston, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG13 0JG.
- Is Plungar War Memorial a listed building?
- Plungar War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Plungar War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Plungar War Memorial is part of the Grantham Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Plungar War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Plungar War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plungar War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Elton and Orston, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG13 0JG.