Central Park, Melton Road - Syston
World War I, World War II
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ContributeStoreton (Cheshire) stone tower with clock faces to front and rear and bronze inscription panels on each face of lower stage. Upper stage has carved wreath below clock on all four sides and is surmounted by a carved lion. Steps and plateau of Yorkshire stone. Originally at site of a lamp and horse trough on High Street in Syston but moved in late 1960s to ease traffic flow. Unveiled by Duke of Rutland; dedicated by Vicar Rev TR Avery. Cost 1050 pounds.
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Central Park, Melton Road - Syston
Grid Reference: SK6237711434
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Inscription Reads
TO THE
HONOURED
MEMORY
OF THOSE
FROM
THIS PARISH
WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES
FOR FREEDOM
IN THE
GREAT WAR
1914-18
AND THE
WORLD WAR
1939-45
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