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    Memorial

    Glenfield

    Glenfield War Memorial, Leicestershire

    Source: Copyright Jane Knight

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    Current Location

    In the north-west Churchyard extension,, St. Peter's Churchyard, Church Lane, Glenfield, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 8DP, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 53778 06032

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    14570
    Description
    Two-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned two-stage plinth, moulded-edge capstone, rectangular sectioned shaft with cross. Foliated wreath on tablet in heavy relief on each of the upper plinth faces. Inscription tablet with raised lettering, attached to each of the plinth faces. Projecting decorative scroll-work on each face at base of shaft. Arms of cross are flared.
    Inscription
    Face 1: ERECTED 1920. / IN / LOVING MEMORY OF GLENFIELD MEN / WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / ^ 1914 ^ 1918 ^ / These laid the world away, / poured out the red sweet wine of youth, / gave up the years to be of work and joy. Faces 2, 3 & 4 : (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    35
    Died
    35
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • Amos Hall, Architect

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Faculty Granted

    27th May 1920

    Bishop of Peterborough

    Unveiled

    5th March 1921

    Sir Thomas Cope, Bart

    Dedicated

    5th March 1921

    Rector Rev O Philpott.

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 7620 mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1465221

    Listed July 2019

    • Leicester Daily Post - Monday 07 March 1921 GLENFIELD
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • "Glenfield War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1465221?section=official-list-entry. Accessed 14 May 2025.