Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Hemington War Memorial
Hemington War Memorial — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hemington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1470249). 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 in 1921, with a further name added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Hopton Wood stone. PLAN: the memorial is situated on the village green on Church Lane at the junction with Hemington Hill and Main Street. EXTERIOR: it is in the form of a plain cross on a three-stepped plinth set on a base. On the shaft of the cross is an inscription in relief: IN/ MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO PAID THE PRICE/ 1914/1918. On the top two steps are the names of those who fell in the First World War and on the bottom step is the name of the soldier who fell in the Second World War. The memorial rests on a mound of roughly hewn rock, described in the Long Eaton Advertiser as a ‘grotto’. It is surrounded by a fence constructed of oak corner posts and iron palisades with a gate on one side.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hemington War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's recognition of sacrifice. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8456, -1.3242
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Lockington-Hemington
- Postcode
- DE74 2SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q96181367 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hemington War Memorial?
- Hemington War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE74 2SF), in the parish of Lockington-Hemington.
- Is Hemington War Memorial a listed building?
- Hemington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hemington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hemington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hemington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE74 2SF. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.