Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Whetstone War Memorial
Whetstone 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
Whetstone 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 1386065). 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 SP 59 NE WHETSTONE HIGH STREET (East side) 1787/1/10004 War Memorial II Celtic cross in rough-hewn white granite, with sword motif on west side. Inscribed square pedestal, 2 steps, and plinth, 2 steps, in the same material. C1920. Granite plaque and bronze wreath to west. Surrounding planting and brick path enclosed by tubular railing with granite plinth and piers. Listing NGR: SP 55689 97491 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, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 471487 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whetstone War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5725, -1.1791
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Whetstone
- Postcode
- LE8 6BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26665821 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whetstone War Memorial?
- Whetstone War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 6BA), in the parish of Whetstone.
- Is Whetstone War Memorial a listed building?
- Whetstone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whetstone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whetstone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whetstone War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 6BA. It sits within the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.