Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ravenstone War Memorial
In or near Swannington.
Ravenstone 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
- Shackerstone · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ravenstone War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shackerstone, which is 7.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE67 2AJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ravenstone 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 1459189). 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, unveiled 1920; altered after the Second World War. The memorial stands in the Ravenstone Conservation Area. MATERIALS: Weldon Stone, Swithland Slate. DESCRIPTION: Ravenstone War memorial is located in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels Church, Ravenstone (Grade II* listed). It comprises a stylised floriated cross on a slender, tapering octagonal sectioned shaft standing on a square sectioned plinth. The plinth stands on a two-stepped square base. The front of the memorial has been carved with the inscription IN/ GLORIOUS/ MEMORY OF THE/ UNRETURNING/ BRAVE/ 1914 1919 The other three faces of the plinth contain Swithland slate tablets with the names of the 28 fallen from the First World War. The top step has been inset with Swithland slate commemorating the five names of those who fell in the Second World War on the upper surface of the step, and the inscription WE WILL REMEMBER THEM on the face of the step.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ravenstone War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7213, -1.4063
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Ravenstone with Snibstone
- Postcode
- LE67 2AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q61439997 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravenstone War Memorial?
- Ravenstone War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 2AJ), in the parish of Ravenstone with Snibstone.
- What is Ravenstone War Memorial?
- Ravenstone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ravenstone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 2AJ.
- When was Ravenstone War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Ravenstone War Memorial a listed building?
- Ravenstone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ravenstone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ravenstone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ravenstone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 2AJ.