Memorials & monuments · South East England
Snarestone War Memorial
In or near Newton Burgoland.
Snarestone 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
- Shackerstone · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Snarestone War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shackerstone, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is DE12 7DB, and entry is free.
About
Snarestone 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 1465198). 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 in 1922. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located in a long, narrow memorial garden which is accessed off the south side of Main Street. The memorial itself stands at the southern end of the garden, at the head of the central path. The memorial is a rough-hewn wheel cross which stands around 3m tall, on a plinth with rounded upper corner and a flat front face with recessed inscription panel, all on a three-stepped concrete base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised and blacked lettering. The inscription reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. In front of the memorial is a single step with an inscription which reads: A PLACE OF REMEMBRANCE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashby Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Snarestone War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in wartime. The memorial serves as a significant historical tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6803, -1.4905
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Snarestone
- Postcode
- DE12 7DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96336172 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snarestone War Memorial?
- Snarestone War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE12 7DB), in the parish of Snarestone.
- What is Snarestone War Memorial?
- Snarestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Snarestone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE12 7DB.
- Is Snarestone War Memorial a listed building?
- Snarestone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Snarestone War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Snarestone War Memorial is part of the Ashby Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Snarestone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Snarestone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Snarestone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE12 7DB.