Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Swithland Cross War Memorial
In or near Woodhouse Eaves.
Swithland Cross 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
- Rothley · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swithland Cross War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rothley, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE12 8TQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Swithland Cross 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 1406361). 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 war memorial of c1920 constructed of Swithland stone and timber, which is square on plan. The monument is in the form of a timber, Celtic cross, which is mounted upon a square stone pedestal, with a plain capping of Swithland slate. There is a rectangular plaque of Swithland slate on the front of the pedestal, which is inscribed with a dedication to the fallen which reads; TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945. The monument and pedestal stand upon a five tiered stone plinth, paved with Swithland slate. There are plain iron railings around the plinth. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 19 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swithland Cross War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7133, -1.1887
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Swithland
- Postcode
- LE12 8TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rothley — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675862 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swithland Cross War Memorial?
- Swithland Cross War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 8TQ), in the parish of Swithland.
- What is Swithland Cross War Memorial?
- Swithland Cross War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swithland Cross War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rothley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 8TQ.
- Is Swithland Cross War Memorial a listed building?
- Swithland Cross War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swithland Cross War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swithland Cross War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swithland Cross War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rothley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 8TQ.