Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Great Glen War Memorial
Great Glen War Memorial — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Glen War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1180225). 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 GREAT GLEN LONDON ROAD (North Side) SP 69 NE 3/35 War Memorial II GV War memorial. c1920. Granite. Stepped plinth and pedestal, roughly hewn, support Celtic-type cross, carved with sword in relief. Curving sections link arms of cross. Front of pedestal and inclined tablet on steps are carved with names of Fallen. The whole is c3m high. Listing NGR: SP6558397512 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: 191057 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Glen War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5715, -1.0338
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Great Glen
- Postcode
- LE8 9GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Sources
- wikidata: Q26475382 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Glen War Memorial?
- Great Glen War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 9GF), in the parish of Great Glen.
- Is Great Glen War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Glen War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Glen War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Glen War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Glen War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 9GF. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.