Main Street - Evington

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Harrison and Sons Ltd, Stockdale
  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Leicester City
  • Made by: W Moss and Sons; The Plasmatic Co
  • Parish: Leicester

Tall stone column surmounted by orb with small cross on it, standing on pedestal with slate tablets on five stepped base. Within circular lawn, infront of semi-circular hedge. Unveiled Sunday 25 July 1920.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Pillar or Column Ref: WMP0408 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37775 Commissioned By: Evington War Memorial Committee Information Sources: AF, John Collier Special Categories: Civilians Website Links: http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/EM/LE011TC.htm

Location

Main Street - Evington
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Inscription Reads

THE LAND UPON WHICH
THIS MEMORIAL STANDS
KNOWN BY THE
NAME OF
KINGS ORCHARD
WAS GIVEN TO EVINGTON
BY
JOHN EDWARD
FAIRE ESQ. JP
OF EVINGTON HALL
AS A THANKSGIVING TO
GOD FOR VICTORY AND
PEACE AUGUST 23RD 1919
IN THANKFULNESS TO ALMIGHTY GOD
THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY
THE PARISHIONERS OF EVINGTON
AND IN UNDYING MEMORY OF
[NAMES]
MEN OF EVINGTON WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 -1918
1939-1945
[NAMES]

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