Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Lubenham War Memorial
Lubenham 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
Lubenham 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 1467643). 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 A First World War memorial, erected in 1920; further names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: stone, with metal for the gnomon of the sundial. DESCRIPTION: the memorial, which rises to a height of about 4m, consists of a tall, slightly tapering square-section column with chamfers and stops, and a projecting square head, with a sundial to the front face. Above the head is a finial formed from three orbs. The shaft stands directly on the topmost step of a seven-stepped platform. The front faces of the steps carry the inscriptions. The inscription is in incised lettering and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND// TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY/ OF THESE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ OF 1914 - 1918 FROM THIS PARISH/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE// ALSO TO THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945// FOR OUR TOMORROW/ THEY GAVE THEIR/ TODAY// (NAMES)
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lubenham War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4802, -0.9617
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Lubenham
- Postcode
- LE16 9TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Sources
- wikidata: Q96336231 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lubenham War Memorial?
- Lubenham War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 9TD), in the parish of Lubenham.
- Is Lubenham War Memorial a listed building?
- Lubenham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lubenham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lubenham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lubenham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 9TD. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.