Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Thorpe Langton War Memorial
Thorpe Langton 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
Thorpe Langton 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 1464499). 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 war memorial of 1921 date. MATERIALS: constructed of Clipsham stone and other stone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a carved wheel cross on a shaft above a plinth with simply-moulded cap, on a single-stepped square base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering and reads: ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF/ THORPE LANGTON/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ GNR HG PALMER/ 119TH ARMY BRIGADE RFA/ KILLED IN ACTION/ JUNE 21st 1917 AT YPRES/ HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY/ GREATER HONOUR HATH NO MAN THAN THIS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorpe Langton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building serves as a tribute to those who served in the wars, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5248, -0.9098
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Thorpe Langton
- Postcode
- LE16 7TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Sources
- wikidata: Q97321277 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorpe Langton War Memorial?
- Thorpe Langton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7TR), in the parish of Thorpe Langton.
- Is Thorpe Langton War Memorial a listed building?
- Thorpe Langton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thorpe Langton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thorpe Langton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorpe Langton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7TR. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.