Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Houghton on the Hill War Memorial
Houghton on the Hill 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
Houghton on the Hill 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 1074811). 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 HOUGHTON ON THE HILL SK 60 SE MAIN STREET (North Side) 5/10 War Memorial GV II War Memorial. c1920. Stone. Square pedestal on stepped plinth from which rises a square tapering shaft. On top of this a miniature gabled shrine with spirelet. Within the 4 niches are statues of saints. Names and inscription on pedestal. The whole is c4m high. Listing NGR: SK6797703608 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: 190671 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houghton on the Hill War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a significant historical tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6260, -0.9972
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Houghton on the Hill
- Postcode
- LE7 9GW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26337311 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houghton on the Hill War Memorial?
- Houghton on the Hill War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 9GW), in the parish of Houghton on the Hill.
- Is Houghton on the Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Houghton on the Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Houghton on the Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Houghton on the Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houghton on the Hill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 9GW. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.