Memorial

Leire

Source: Copyright John Gilchrist

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Current Location

St. Peter's Churchyard, Main Street, Leire, Lutterworth, Harborough, Leicestershire, LE17 5HF, England

SP 52555 90021

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 37575
Description: Two-stepped square base surmounted by a double-stacked square sectioned plinth and a square sectioned, tapering Portland stone obelisk. The obelisk pad is shaped like a very shallow urn with acanthus decoration at the corners and fluting along the sides. Incised inscriptions, infilled in black, on front faces of plinth with a laurel wreath, sword and scabbard, all carved in relief.
Inscription: Upper plinth face: To the Glory of God / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN / WHOSE LIVES WERE SACRIFICED IN THE / GREAT WAR OF / 1914 - 1918 // Lower plinth face: (7 NAMES)

Obelisk

Height: 3000 mm

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Poor

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1061524

Listed April 29th 1986

Base

Made from: Concrete

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1061524