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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas

In or near Great Bowden.

Free admission

War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Along National Cycle Route No 6 - geograph.org.uk - 762709

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Market Harborough Β· 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas in Harborough, Leicestershire, postcode LE16 8AE. The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1287546). 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 RECTORY LANE 1. 5303 (West Side) Little Bowden War Memorial 1914-18 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas SP 7486 4/107 II GV 2. Earlier C20 white stone cross on stone plinth to north of church. Listing NGR: SP7402286962 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. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 189739 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas in Harborough, Leicestershire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the First World War.

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Coordinates
52.4756, -0.9116
County
Leicestershire
District
Harborough
Parish
Harborough, unparished area
Postcode
LE16 8AE
Parliamentary constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Nearest railway station
Market Harborough β€” 0.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas?
War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 8AE), in the parish of Harborough, unparished area.
What is War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas?
War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas?
The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 8AE.
Is War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas a listed building?
War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas free to visit?
Yes, War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas is free to enter.
How do I get to War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas?
The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 8AE.