Memorials & monuments · South East England
Twycross War Memorial
In or near Shackerstone.
Twycross 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
- Shackerstone · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Twycross War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shackerstone, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CV9 3QG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Twycross 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 1455059). 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, 1919, with Second World War addition. DESCRIPTION: Twycross War Memorial is located at the north-west corner of the village green at the junction of Main Road with Sheepy Road; to the south-west is the Grade II-listed Twycross House School. The memorial is of Cornish grey granite and takes the form of a tall, wheel-head cross with an inverted Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief to the north-west face; the sword has a trefoil symbol to the pommel and at the ends of its cross-guard. The cross shaft rises from a four-sided, tapering plinth, which carries the dedications and names in leaded lettering to the north-west face within a smooth, inset panel. The whole stands on a small paved foundation. The dedication reads ERECTED BY GRATEFUL PARISHIONERS AND/ FRIENDS TO COMMEMORATE THE NAMES OF ITS/ FAITHFUL SONS WHO FOUGHT AND GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914 – 1918/ (5 NAMES)/ R.I.P/ DEDICATED BY THE REV. E. DEACON VICAR/ AND UNVEILED BY LADY WARING ON SUNDAY NOV. 16TH 1919/ 1939 - 1945 - (1 NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Twycross War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a significant historical tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6411, -1.5036
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Twycross
- Postcode
- CV9 3QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479551 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twycross War Memorial?
- Twycross War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 3QG), in the parish of Twycross.
- What is Twycross War Memorial?
- Twycross War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Twycross War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV9 3QG.
- Is Twycross War Memorial a listed building?
- Twycross War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Twycross War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Twycross War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Twycross War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 3QG.