Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Sewstern War Memorial
Sewstern 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
Sewstern 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 1467388). 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 War memorial, erected in 1921. MATERIALS: carved from granite, with the inscription in lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a roughly-hewn tapered plinth with rounded upper corners, surmounted by a roughly-hewn Latin cross. The inscription on the raised panel to the north-west face of the plinth reads: IN EVERLASTING MEMORY / OF (NAMES) / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the memorial is enclosed by hoop-headed wrought iron railings, with a gate to the north-west side.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sewstern War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7851, -0.6889
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Buckminster
- Postcode
- NG33 5RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
Sources
- wikidata: Q96464099 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sewstern War Memorial?
- Sewstern War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG33 5RN), in the parish of Buckminster.
- Is Sewstern War Memorial a listed building?
- Sewstern War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sewstern War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sewstern War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sewstern War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG33 5RN. It sits within the Melton and Syston parliamentary constituency.