Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square
In or near Leicester.
War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square is located in Leicester, postcode LE1 5GG, and is accessible via Leicester railway station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1185421). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 6 February to amend a typo in the description SK 5804 SE 3/343 TOWN HALL SQUARE (Centre) War memorial at north east corner of Town Hall Square GV II Early C20. Boer War memorial. Sculptor Crosland McClure. Consisting of low granite wall with bronze plaques of list of the dead, central squat pedestal with bronze kneeling angel in flowing robes holding sword and olive branch. At each end there is a slightly lower pedestal with partly robed bronze female figures. The Town Hall, Fountain and War Memorial, and Horsefair Street and all listed buildings in Bishop Street form a group. Listing NGR: SK5881604377 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, 14 March 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 188820 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the North East Corner of Town Hall Square is located in Leicester, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the area's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6340, -1.1324
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 5GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26480734 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Leicester South African (Boer) War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
ISKCON
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Leicester Town Hall
Historic houses · 0.1 km
ISKCON Leicester
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Hare Krishna Temple
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Theatre Royal, Leicester
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
Leicester Market
Other places · 0.1 km
Turkey Cafe
Gardens · 0.1 km
Leicester Market Food Hall
Farmers’ markets · 0.1 km
Odeon Market Place
Theatres · 0.1 km
The City Rooms
Historic houses · 0.1 km
The Leicester Seamstress
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Leicester South African (Boer) War Memorial
Leicester South African (Boer) War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
ISKCON
ISKCON — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Leicester Town Hall
Leicester Town Hall stands at Town Hall Square in the city centre of Leicester, England. The building, which is the meeting place of Leicester City Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
ISKCON Leicester
ISKCON Leicester — a hindu temple in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Hare Krishna Temple
Hare Krishna Temple — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · East Midlands
Theatre Royal, Leicester
Theatre Royal, Leicester — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Winstanley House
Winstanley House — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Unicorn Mobile Home Park
Unicorn Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Inglenook Park (Mobile Home Park)
Inglenook Park (Mobile Home Park) — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Blaby Westfield Hotel
Blaby Westfield Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Cropston Caravan Site
Cropston Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Pepe's Piri Piri
Pepe's Piri Piri — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: burger;sandwich;indian;asian;chicken;ice cream. 5-star.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Market Tavern
Market Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Peter Pizzeria
Peter Pizzeria — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: sandwich;pizza.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothley Court
Rothley Court in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Narborough Arms
Narborough Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bainton Buttercross
Bainton Buttercross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
clock tower and war memorial
clock tower and war memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
John Clare Memorial
John Clare Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Butter Cross
The Butter Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square?
- War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 5GG), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square?
- War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 5GG.
- Is War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square a listed building?
- War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at North East Corner of Town Hall Square?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 5GG.