Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael
In or near Narborough.
War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael — 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
- Narborough · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial Sundial is located in Blaby, Leicestershire, with the postcode LE9 1UW. The nearest railway station is Narborough, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1074688). 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 59 SW 4/13 COSBY MAIN STREET (west side) War memorial sundial 10 M South East of Church of St. Michael G.V. II War memorial sundial. c.1920. Ashlar. Moulded octagonal kerb containing a cross. Squat central stepped octagonal column with moulded base. Inscriptions and dates for both World Wars. Round bronze dial. Listing NGR: SP5481094853 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: 189003 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial Sundial is located 10 metres south-east of the Church of St Michael in Cosby, Leicestershire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building serves as a memorial, commemorating those who served in wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5488, -1.1931
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Cosby
- Postcode
- LE9 1UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26337067 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael?
- War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9 1UW), in the parish of Cosby.
- What is War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael?
- War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE9 1UW.
- Is War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael a listed building?
- War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial Sundial 10 Metres South East of Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9 1UW.