Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial
Woodhouse Eaves 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
Woodhouse Eaves 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 1465195). 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, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of Mountsorrel granite and slate. DESCRIPTION: Woodhouse Eaves war memorial is located on the hillside adjacent to the road at the bend in Church Hill. It is prominently sited near to the parish church, overlooking surrounding fields. The memorial consists of two main elements: a cross of around 5m which stands atop a rocky outcrop, and below this a wall around 4m wide and 1.7m high which bears the inscription panels. The Latin cross is square in section and rough-hewn. The lower wall is altar-like and consists of a three-tiered granite 'frame' with encised epitaph, within which are three inserted slate inscription panels with gilded lettering. The inscriptions read: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ IN HONOURED/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ WOODHOUSE EAVES/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ AND OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's respect and remembrance for their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7222, -1.2140
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Woodhouse
- Postcode
- LE12 8RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480221 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial?
- Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 8RT), in the parish of Woodhouse.
- Is Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial a listed building?
- Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodhouse Eaves War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 8RT. It sits within the Mid Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.