Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Swinford War Memorial
In or near Newton.
Swinford 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
- Rugby · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swinford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rugby, which is 6.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE17 6BN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Swinford 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 1464664). 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, approximately 1920. MATERIALS: constructed from polished pink granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the southeast corner of All Saints Churchyard. It comprises a wheel-head cross with a tapering shaft and plinth with single-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised and gilded lettering. The inscription reads: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD / 1914-1918 / IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO / LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR’ followed by the names of the fallen, and ‘THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE’. On the west face is the inscription ‘1939-1945’, followed by two names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swinford War Memorial is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4097, -1.1640
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Swinford
- Postcode
- LE17 6BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97324519 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinford War Memorial?
- Swinford War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 6BN), in the parish of Swinford.
- What is Swinford War Memorial?
- Swinford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swinford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 6BN.
- Is Swinford War Memorial a listed building?
- Swinford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swinford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swinford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swinford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 6BN.