Memorial Gardens - Measham

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Mr Harry Swanwick, Coalville
  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: NW Leics
  • Made by: Messrs Botterill and Sons, Ravenstone
  • Parish: Measham

Garden with WMP0766 at entrance surrounded by 55 trees to mark each fallen soldier. WW1 soldiers have lime trees; WW2 soldiers have almond trees. Features two tennis courts, a bowling green and a recreation ground. Land given by Late Earl of Loudoun. Unveiled with WMP0766 on 22nd May 1921.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Garden Ref: WMP0765 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 14834 Verification Required: YES Information Sources: UKNIWM website, Pmsa Special Categories: Post 1945 Website Links: http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Leicesters...

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Inscription Reads

GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
DEDICATED TO FALLEN SERVICEMEN
OF TWO WORLD WARS
44 LIME TREES 1914-18 WAR
10 ALMOND TREES 1939-45 WAR

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