Composite, Church Lane - Barwell

World War I, World War II, Korea, Cyprus

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  • Designed by: Mr SW Langley, Leicester
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Made by: Messrs Palmer and Plumb, Leicester
  • Parish: Hinckley
  • Custodian: Barwell Parish Council

Stone memorial on two flagged circular steps, with three stone crosses on a hexagonal base supporting a pointed hood with stone figures. Inscriptions on corroding metal plaques (3 main for WW1; 3 smaller WW2 below). Stone on floor by memorial for Korea and Cyprus. Originally monument was to have been a memorial institute but this was opposed by a large section of the parishioners. Unveiled 31 December 1922 by George Geary; dedicated by Rev AJG Titley. Originally sited at Malt Mill Bank but moved due to traffic issues in 1970.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Composite Ref: WMP0105 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37505 Custodian: Barwell Parish Council Information Sources: AF, C&g H, RM Special Categories: Post 1945 Website Links: http://www.logicmarque.co.uk/barwell/War...

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Composite, Church Lane - Barwell
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Inscription Reads

IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF
THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE
GREAT WAR
1914-1919
"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS"
1939-1945
KOREA 1952
CYPRUS 1957

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