Castle Hill - Mountsorrel

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Stockdale Harrison and Sons, Leicester
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Made by: Mountsorrel Granite Company
  • Parish: Mountsorrel

Large pink granite structure comprising flat pediment on two columns, on plinth surmounting stepped stone base. Bronze cross surmounts pediment and is studded with light bulbs. Bronze plaques mounted on stone base between columns. Whole surrounded by stone pillars with small stone bearing inscription nearby. Symbolical of the "ever open door". Unveiled 15th August 1926 by Major Gen. Van Straubenzee CB CMG, General Officer commanding the North Midland Division; dedicated by Arch-deacon of Loughborough Rev WP Hurrell.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Other Memorial Ref: WMP0823 Other Designation: Cons A; SM 17075 UKNIWM Ref: 14759 Commissioned By: Mountsorrel Granite Company Information Sources: AF, Dr McNeil, LCC, P Neal, Pmsa, RK

Location

Castle Hill - Mountsorrel
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Inscription Reads

MEMORIAL: IN MEMORY
1914 1918
[NAMES]
1939-1945
[NAMES] STONE: REVERENCE TO THE DEAD
FORBIDS SITTING
STANDING OR LOUNGING
ABOUT THIS MEMORIAL

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Kirchin - A Kirkby - Harold Private Leicestershire Regiment 1/5 06/01/1918 Lewis - William Ewart Martin Gunner Royal Horse Artillery C Coy; 16 Bde 30/03/1918 Lewis - John Theodore Mitchinson Private Machine Gun Corps (infantry) 122 Coy 01/08/1917 Lewis - Geoffrey William Flying Officer (pilot) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 11/05/1944
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