Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Hercules Monument
In or near Cadeby.
The Hercules Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Hercules Monument is located in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, with the postcode CV13 0LR. The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, which is 2 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
The Hercules Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1074270). 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 MARKET BOSWORTH THE PARK 5/74 The Hercules Monument 7.11.66 Monument C18. Coursed rubble pedestal supports a statute of Hercules. Listing NGR: SK4104402262 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 188070 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hercules Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates notable historical figures and events, reflecting the region's heritage. The monument's designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6166, -1.3952
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Market Bosworth
- Postcode
- CV13 0LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26336406 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hercules Monument?
- The Hercules Monument is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV13 0LR), in the parish of Market Bosworth.
- What is The Hercules Monument?
- The Hercules Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hercules Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV13 0LR.
- Is The Hercules Monument a listed building?
- The Hercules Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Hercules Monument free to visit?
- Yes, The Hercules Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Hercules Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV13 0LR.