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    Memorial

    Narborough and Littlethorpe

    Narborough and Littlethorpe

    Source: Copyright Hellen Rees

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    Current Location

    Approx. 40 metres north-west of All Saints' Church,, The Cemetery, Church Lane, Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE19 2GL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 54054 97579

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    37484
    Description
    Three-stepped base (first step octagonal plan) surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, tapering square sectioned shaft topped with a Celtic style wheel cross. Radiating from the second and third step levels are cruciform plinth extensions with the projections at right angles to each other. Inscription panels attached to sides of central plinth and projecting faces. Second and third steps are circular in plan. Inverted Sword of Sacrifice on front face of shaft. Two metal seats are placed nearby, having the appearance of Centenary projects.
    Inscription
    Upper plinth: TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED/ BY THE INHABITANTS OF/ NARBOROUGH AND LITTLETHORPE/ IN MEMORY OF THEIR MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ UNVEILED DECEMBER 4TH 1920/ LEST WE/ FORGET FROM THEIR/ COMRADES WHO/ CAME BACK Upper plinth remaining faces: (Names) Lower plinth: IN MEMORY OF OUR/ FALLEN COMRADES/ 1939 - 1945/ FROM EX-SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN/ OF NARBOROUGH AND LITTLETHORPE Lower plinth remaining faces: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    35
    Died
    35
    Information shown
    regiment, rank, battalion, initial, surname, decorations
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    25
    Died
    25
    Information shown
    surname,rank,regiment
    Order of names
    surname
    Additional Information
    details of names list not known
    War
    Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Maker(s)
    • ERNEST HARRY SMITH, Architect

    • H ROBINSON, Architect

    • ENDERBY AND STONEY STANTON GRANITE CO., Mason

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    4 December 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    4 December 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Granite - Welsh


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1467653

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the church’s community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * for its design, a dignified cross of sacrifice with a wheel head. Group value: * with the Grade–II* listed Church of All Saints to the south-east, with which it shares its prominent location on the green at the heart of the village.

    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1467653

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the church’s community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * for its design, a dignified cross of sacrifice with a wheel head. Group value: * with the Grade–II* listed Church of All Saints to the south-east, with which it shares its prominent location on the green at the heart of the village.

    Seat

    Made from: Steel


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1467653

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the church’s community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * for its design, a dignified cross of sacrifice with a wheel head. Group value: * with the Grade–II* listed Church of All Saints to the south-east, with which it shares its prominent location on the green at the heart of the village.

    • http://www.leicestershirewarmemorials.co.uk/war/memorials/view/835
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • "Narborough War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1467653. Accessed 30 August 2024.