Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Stoke Golding War Memorial
In or near Higham on the Hill.
Stoke Golding 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
- Shenton · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Stoke Golding War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shenton, located 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CV13 6JE, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Stoke Golding 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 1424195). 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 Standing at the end of a tree-lined approach, the tall granite memorial comprises a ringed, ornate cross on a tapering octagonal shaft, raised on a four-step base. The texts comprise metal lettering set into the faces of the steps. The First World War inscription is recorded on the uppermost two steps: ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF STOKE GOLDING/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS,/ LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER SEE TO IT/ THAT THEIR NAME BE NOT FORGOTTEN The 21 names of those lost in the First World War are on the third step. A Second World War inscription was added to the bottom step: SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939-1945/ LEST WE FORGET with a further 12 names. The memorial stands in the rond point of the central path of the cemetery.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stoke Golding War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5697, -1.4113
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Stoke Golding
- Postcode
- CV13 6JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shenton — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677100 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stoke Golding War Memorial?
- Stoke Golding War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV13 6JE), in the parish of Stoke Golding.
- What is Stoke Golding War Memorial?
- Stoke Golding War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stoke Golding War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shenton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV13 6JE.
- Is Stoke Golding War Memorial a listed building?
- Stoke Golding War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stoke Golding War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stoke Golding War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stoke Golding War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shenton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV13 6JE.