Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
South Croxton War Memorial
In or near Gaddesby.
South Croxton 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
- Syston · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the South Croxton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Syston, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE7 3RB, and entry to the memorial is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
South Croxton 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 1441886). 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 First World War memorial, erected c1920. MATERIALS: of granite. PLAN: it is square on plan. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands at the entrance to the churchyard of St John the Baptist (listed Grade II*), on the S side of the footpath leading to the S porch. It comprises a three-stepped square base, a trapezoidal plinth and a short shaft which tapers in rectangular section to a Celtic wheel-head cross. Both the shaft and cross head have interlace and plain medallion ornamentation along with Celtic fret edging which gives the effect of a regularly entwined rope. A slate tablet fixed to the N side of the plinth bears the First World War dedicatory inscription which reads IN MEMORIAM / 1914 - 1918 / [Names]. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Croxton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in British communities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6861, -0.9784
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- South Croxton
- Postcode
- LE7 3RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Syston — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478401 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Croxton War Memorial?
- South Croxton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 3RB), in the parish of South Croxton.
- What is South Croxton War Memorial?
- South Croxton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Croxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Syston, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 3RB.
- Is South Croxton War Memorial a listed building?
- South Croxton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Croxton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Croxton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Croxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Syston, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 3RB.