Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church
In or near Leicester.
War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of St George's Church is located in Leicester, postcode LE1 1QB. The nearest railway station is Leicester, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1415471). 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 erected in 1921 to the designs of W. D. Caröe. MATERIALS: sandstone ashlar and timber. EXTERIOR: the memorial comprises a wooden crucifix resting on a hexagonal stone plinth, with a moulded cornice and base, and alternating recessed sides with moulded segmental arches. This rests on a tall hexagonal five-stepped stone base, the south side of which bears a square stone tablet engraved with the inscription: ‘DEDICATED BY THE RV NOEL MELLISH VC WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING FOR THOSE WHO FROM THIS CHURCH AND PARISH OF S. GEORGE THE SOLDIER MARTYR LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR: 1914 1918 / LORD ALL PITYING JESU BLEST GRANT THEM THINE ETERNAL REST’ followed by the names of the fallen. 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, 15 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of St George's Church serves as a tribute to those who lost their lives in conflicts. Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made by the community and appreciate the historical significance of the site.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of St George's Church is located in Leicester, West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates the sacrifices made during conflicts. Its historical significance contributes to the character of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6342, -1.1264
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 1QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- +44 116 242 3560
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.curveonline.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676450 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church?
- War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 1QB), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church?
- War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 1QB.
- Is War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church a listed building?
- War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Churchyard of St George's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 1QB.