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    Memorial

    Leicestershire Yeomanry - Cenotaph

    Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial cenotaph in Bradgate Park.

    Source: Copyright Jane Knight

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    Current Location

    Memorial is situated on Blackhill, Bradgate Park's highest point., Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE6 0HE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 52444 11088

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    Type of Memorial
    Cenotaph
    WMR Reference Number
    14757
    Description
    Regimental War Memorial of the Leicestershire Yeomanry. Cenotaph constructed of concrete with granite chips, on raised stepped base with inscriptions on bronze plaques. Has cross and wreath in relief in top half of memorial. Regimental badge also displayed. Located at Bradgate Park's highest point, Blackhill.
    Inscription
    Main face, upper plaque: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THOSE GALLANT/ LEICESTERSHIRE/ YEOMEN WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1918 Main face, lower plaque: IN MEMORY OF/ ALL OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED/ OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE / 153 & 154 (LEICESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY) FIELD REGIMENTS R.A./ WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945 Rear face: SOUTH/ AFRICA 1900-1902/ "YPRES 1914-15" ST/ JULIEN . FREZENBERG/ ARRAS 1917 . SCARPE/ 1917 . AMIENS . HINDEN / BURG LINE . / CANAL/ DU NORD . PURSUIT/ TO MONS . / FRANCE & FLANDERS 1914-1918 On both faces, above the inscription plaques: LEICESTERSHIRE/ PRINCE ALBERT'S OWN YEO/ SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02
    War
    Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • WILLIAM MOSS AND SONS, Builder

    • STOCKDALE HARRISON AND SONS LTD, Architect

    • Dryad Metal Works, Leics (plaques), Founder / Foundry

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    3rd. July 1927

    Lieutenant General SIR CHARLES KAVANAUGH KCB KCMG CVO DSO

    Dedicated

    3rd. July 1927

    The Bishop of Leicester

    Custodian
    LOCAL COUNTY COUNCIL

    Components

    Cenotaph

    Height: c 10000 mm

    Width: c 1500 mm

    Depth: c 1000 mm


    Made from: Stone, Concrete, Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1177287

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177287?section=official-list-entry, accessed 20 February 2026.

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    250629

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • https://leicestershirewarmemorials.co.uk/war-memorials/186, accessed 20 February 2026.
    • "Yeomanry War Memorial - Unveiling at Bradford Park Yesterday" and "Local News in Pictures", Leicester Evening Mail, 4 July 1927, pp. 12-13.
    • "A Striking Memorial - Leicestershire Yeomanry Unveiling Ceremony", Leicester Chronicle, 9 July 1927, p. 2.