Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Scalford War Memorial
In or near Waltham on the Wolds.
Scalford 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
- Melton Mowbray · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Scalford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE14 4DL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Scalford 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 1464968). 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, erected in 1920; further names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: grey Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial, which is about 2.3m high, comprises a square-section pillar with “HIS” carved in relief within a small circle, with deep cornice and moulded capstone bearing an incised cross to the front face, all on a two-tiered, heavily-moulded base. The pillar has a polished face to the front side, which bears the First World War inscription. The front and back faces of the pillar bear the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription reads: HIS// TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/ PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO DIED FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ ERECTED BY SUBSCRIPTION 1920// TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/ PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO DIED FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scalford War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical significance and collective memory.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8092, -0.8696
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Scalford
- Postcode
- LE14 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480219 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scalford War Memorial?
- Scalford War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 4DL), in the parish of Scalford.
- What is Scalford War Memorial?
- Scalford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scalford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 4DL.
- Is Scalford War Memorial a listed building?
- Scalford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Scalford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Scalford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scalford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 4DL.