Memorial

Evington

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Current Location

Set back from corner of Main Street & Church Road,, Main Street, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6GB, England

SK 62823 03029

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 37775
Description: Five-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, capstone, round sectioned column, capital and orb topped with small metal cross. Four slate tablets with incised inscriptions set into the side faces of plinth. Blank oval crest framed by laurel leaves depicted in relief on column, about a third of the way up. Whole stands in the centre of a circular lawn planted with trees and backed by a semi-circular hedge.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face : THE LAND UPON WHICH / THIS MEMORIAL STANDS / KNOWN BY THE / NAME OF / KINGS ORCHARD / WAS GIVEN TO EVINGTON / BY / JOHN EDWARD / FAIRE ESQ. J.P. / OF EVINGTON HALL / AS A THANKSGIVING TO / GOD FOR VICTORY AND / PEACE. AUGUST 23RD 1919 12 o'clock face: In Thankfulness to Almighty God / this Monument was erected by / The Parishioners of Evington / and in undying memory of (8 NAMES) / Men of Evington who Gave / their lives in the Great War / 1914-1918 3 o'clock face : 1939 - 1945 / (12 NAMES) 9 o'clock face : 1939 - 1945 / (12 NAMES)

Maker(s): STOCKDALE HARRISON AND SONS LTD, Architect
WILLIAM MOSS AND SONS, Builder
THE PLASMATIC CO, Letter cutter / Engraver
Costs: £350
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Local businessman J E Faire, Esq, donated the land for the site of the memorial. The architects appear to have offered their services for free or at a very reduced rate.

Unveiled

25 July 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

25 July 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Column

Height: c 5490 mm

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Unknown

Condition: Unknown

Tablet

Made from: Slate

Condition: Unknown

Detail

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good