Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Tur Langton War Memorial
Tur 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
Tur 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 1466423). 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, unveiled in 1920. DESCRIPTION The memorial is situated in a prominent location within the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew. It is carved from Cornish granite and comprises a rough-hewn, wheel-head cross with a relief carving of the Sword of Sacrifice on the north face of the cross-head and shaft. It is set upon a rough-hewn, square-sectioned plinth which stands upon a single-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth is inscribed in leaded lettering: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tur Langton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5442, -0.9493
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Tur Langton
- Postcode
- LE8 0PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q69527761 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tur Langton War Memorial?
- Tur Langton War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0PJ), in the parish of Tur Langton.
- Is Tur Langton War Memorial a listed building?
- Tur Langton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tur Langton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tur Langton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tur Langton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0PJ. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.