Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Seagrave war memorial
In or near Sileby.
Seagrave 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
- Sileby · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Seagrave war memorial, the nearest railway station is Sileby, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE12 7NL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Seagrave 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 1464975). 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 1921; further names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of an ornate floriated wheel cross, on a tapering octagonal shaft with deep collar, surmounting a square, moulded pedestal of two stages bearing the inscriptions, atop a four-stepped, square platform. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE BRAVE MEN/ OF SEAGRAVE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE// (NAMES)// IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN/ OF SEAGRAVE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945// (NAMES)/ LET NOT THEIR SACRIFICE BE IN VAIN.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Seagrave War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's respect for their sacrifice. The memorial is an important historical landmark in the village of Seagrave.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7525, -1.0883
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Seagrave
- Postcode
- LE12 7NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Sileby — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480220 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Seagrave war memorial?
- Seagrave war memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 7NL), in the parish of Seagrave.
- What is Seagrave war memorial?
- Seagrave war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Seagrave war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sileby, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 7NL.
- Is Seagrave war memorial a listed building?
- Seagrave war memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Seagrave war memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Seagrave war memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Seagrave war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sileby, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 7NL.