Central Park, Melton Road - Syston

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Messrs Fogg, Son and Holt, Liverpool
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Made by: Stone- Mr Edward O Griffiths, Liverpool; Clock- Gent and Co, Leicester; Lamps- Art Metal Works, Leicester
  • Parish: Syston
  • Custodian: Syston Parish Council

Storeton (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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View Further Details Memorial Type:Clock or Clock Tower Ref: WMP1128 Other Designation: No Notes: 1990s photographs showed graffiti UKNIWM Ref: 37822 Commissioned By: Syston War Memorial Committee Custodian: Syston Parish Council Information Sources: SB, AF, LCC, Pmsa Special Categories: Women

Location

Central Park, Melton Road - Syston
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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
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Willday - JH Williamson - Edward Private Leicestershire Regiment C Coy; 7 06/10/1917 Williamson - John Needham Private 1/1 Leicestershire Yeomanry Wright - Francis Private Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) 2/6th Bn 26/09/1917 Wright - Eric William Private Canadian Mounted Rifles 1st Saskatchewan Regt. 15/09/1916
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