Memorial

Rothley Obelisk

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Current Location

Within triangular road junction island,, Cross Green, Rothley, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE7 7PF, England

SK 58400 12766

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 14793
Description: Two-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned two-tiered plinth & stout square sectioned tapering obelisk. Incised slate inscription tablet on each front face of tiered plinth. WW1 upper, WW2 lower tablet. Gold lettering. The whole memorial is enclosed by a rear wall & metal fencing to the front, forming the centrepiece of a seating & garden area within a triangular road junction island.
Inscription: Upper tablet : 1914 - 1918 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER / [2 columns of NAMES] Lower tablet : 1939 - 1945 / [2 columns of NAMES]

Unveiled

24th July 1921

Col. R. E. Martin, CMG TD DL

Dedicated

24th July 1921

Vicar - Rev'd. L.H. Pearson.

Memorial

Made from: Slate - Swithland

Condition: Good

Historic England