Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ratby War Memorial
In or near Groby.
Ratby 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
- Leicester North · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ratby War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Leicester North, located 7.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE6 0JG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ratby 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 1385705). 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 50 NW 1294/4/10011 RATBY MAIN STREET (west side) War Memorial II War memorial. c1920. Portland stone. Tall square stone base raised on 3 steps with memorial inscriptions and the names of those who lost their lives in both World Wars. Topped with rocky platform surmounted by a sculpted female figure of Winged Victory. Listing NGR: SK5115405900 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, 20 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 471111 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ratby War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6484, -1.2454
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Ratby
- Postcode
- LE6 0JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 7.9 km
- Official site
- www.postoffice.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26665474 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ratby War Memorial?
- Ratby War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE6 0JG), in the parish of Ratby.
- What is Ratby War Memorial?
- Ratby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ratby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE6 0JG.
- Is Ratby War Memorial a listed building?
- Ratby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ratby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ratby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ratby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE6 0JG.