Where is Tur Langton War Memorial?

Tur Langton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0PJ), in the parish of Tur Langton.

How do I get to Tur Langton War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 0PJ.

Is Tur Langton War Memorial a listed building?

Tur Langton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Tur Langton War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Tur Langton War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Tur Langton War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0PJ.

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Tur Langton War Memorial

In or near East Langton.

Free admission

Tur Langton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

St Andrews Church in Tur Langton - geograph.org.uk - 7675995 — Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough · 7.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Tur Langton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Market Harborough, located 7.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE8 0PJ, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Tur Langton 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 1466423). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled in 1920. DESCRIPTION The memorial is situated in a prominent location within the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew. It is carved from Cornish granite and comprises a rough-hewn, wheel-head cross with a relief carving of the Sword of Sacrifice on the north face of the cross-head and shaft. It is set upon a rough-hewn, square-sectioned plinth which stands upon a single-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth is inscribed in leaded lettering: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Tur Langton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.5442, -0.9493
County: Leicestershire
District: Harborough
Parish: Tur Langton
Postcode: LE8 0PJ
Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Established: 1920
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough — 7.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q69527761 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tur Langton War Memorial?: Tur Langton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0PJ), in the parish of Tur Langton.
What is Tur Langton War Memorial?: Tur Langton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tur Langton War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 0PJ.
When was Tur Langton War Memorial built?: Built or established in 1920.
Is Tur Langton War Memorial a listed building?: Tur Langton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Tur Langton War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Tur Langton War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Tur Langton War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0PJ.