Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Gumley War Memorial
Gumley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gumley 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 1459204). 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, unveiled Saturday 20 June 1920. The memorial stands in the middle of the scheduled remains of the Gumley medieval settlement. MATERIALS : stone, Swithland Slate. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on a grass area close to the cricket ground, surrounded by a wooden fence. It consists of a stone in-filled wheel cross on a tall shaft with a carved sword on the front face of the shaft. A carved wreath is located above a square base which includes three slate tablets and stands on a two-tiered step. The inscription on the slate panel on the front face reads TO THE / GLORY OF GOD/ AND / IN UNDYING REMEMBRANCE / OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THE/ DELIVERANCE OF THEIR / COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER SEE TO IT/ THAT THEIR NAMES BE NOT FORGOTTEN The inscription located on the slate panel on the left side of the memorial reads MEN WHO SERVED / (NAMES), and the inscription on the slate panel located on the right side of the memorial reads KILLED IN ACTION / (NAMES)
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gumley War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5051, -1.0076
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Gumley
- Postcode
- LE16 7RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q61340425 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gumley War Memorial?
- Gumley War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RX), in the parish of Gumley.
- Is Gumley War Memorial a listed building?
- Gumley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gumley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Gumley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gumley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RX. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.