Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church
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War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Discovery Station · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church is located in North West Leicestershire, with the postcode LE65 1BR. The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, which is 5.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, but it is not wheelchair accessible.
About
War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1361606). 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 This list entry was subjected to a Minor Enhancement on the 18 January 2023 to add date of unveiling SK 3616 1/184 LOWER CHURCH STREET (South End) War Memorial in churchyard to west of St Helen's Parish Church GV II 1914-18 War Memorial, unveiled 13 November 1919. Red brick octagonal plinth with stone plinth above. Polygonal shaft terminates in gabled. bas relief of the Crucifixion. Listing NGR: SK3605816766 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, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 187626 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a historic site that served as the residence of William, Lord Hastings, a prominent figure in 15th-century England. Visitors can explore the castle's ruins, including an underground passage and the impressive Hastings Tower, while learning about its role during the Civil War and its literary connections to Sir Walter Scott's novel, Ivanhoe.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the churchyard to the west of St Helen's Parish Church is located in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7473, -1.4673
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Ashby de la Zouch
- Postcode
- LE65 1BR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Discovery Station — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26643586 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church?
- War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE65 1BR), in the parish of Ashby de la Zouch.
- What is War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church?
- War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE65 1BR.
- Is War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church a listed building?
- War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Churchyard to West of St Helen's Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE65 1BR.