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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred

In or near East Langton.

Free admission

War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred β€” 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
Market Harborough Β· 8.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The War Memorial at the Churchyard of St Wilfred is located in Harborough, Leicestershire, with the postcode LE8 0NB. The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, which is 8.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1360707). 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 SP 69 SE 6/62 KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP CHURCH ROAD (East Side) War Memorial at Churchyard of St. Wilfrid GV II War memorial.c.1920.Stone. In form of churchyard cross. Octagonal stepped plinth and square base pedestal,chamfered to octagon at top, and with simple spur. From this rises an octagonal narrow shaft (square base) with square miniature side shafts. Crenellated top and cross of octagonal section and decorated with foliage and central shield. On pedestal and plinth, inscription and names of Fallen. Listing NGR: SP6841094164 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: 191084 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The War Memorial at the Churchyard of St Wilfred is located in Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicestershire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.

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Coordinates
52.5410, -0.9927
County
Leicestershire
District
Harborough
Parish
Kibworth Beauchamp
Postcode
LE8 0NB
Parliamentary constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Nearest railway station
Market Harborough β€” 8.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred?
War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0NB), in the parish of Kibworth Beauchamp.
What is War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred?
War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred?
The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 0NB.
Is War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred a listed building?
War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred a protected site?
Yes β€” War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred is part of the Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred free to visit?
Yes, War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred is free to enter.
How do I get to War Memorial at Churchyard of St Wilfred?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0NB. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.