Memorial

Thrussington Obelisk

Source: Copyright Jane Knight

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Current Location

In centre of Village,, The Green, Thrussington, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE7 4TS, England

SK 64840 15899

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 37509
Description: Two-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned three-tiered plinth, gabled capstone & square sectioned tapering obelisk. (Upper tier of plinth slightly tapered). Incised inscriptions on front plinth faces of upper & middle tiers. The whole memorial is partially enclosed by a post & chain fence with an open access to the front.
Inscription: Upper plinth face : THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY / THE PARISHIONERS OF THRUSSINGTON / TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND PROUD / AND THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE / OF THOSE MEN FROM THIS VILLAGE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / THEIR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919. / (4 NAMES) Middle plinth face : 1939-1945 / (2 NAMES)

Unveiled

20th March 1920

Local Clergy /Dignitaries / Mayor of Leicester - Ald Jabez Chaplin.

Obelisk

Height: 3355 mm

Made from: Granite - Aberdeen

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 405730

Listed : 12th. October 1984