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War Memorial

The memorial laid with wreaths

Broughton Astley War Memorial.

Broughton Astley War Memorial, situated at the junction of Frolesworth Road and Station Road commemorates the residents of Broughton Astley and Sutton in the Elms who were killed or missing in both World War I and World War II.

Each year a Service of Remembrance is held to commemorate those who lost their lives in combat.

A Role of Honour is maintained in conjunction with St Marys Church and the Royal British Legion.

Picture of the memorial from the side

Memorial cross at the Memorial Garden on the corner of Frolesworth Road, Broughton Astley LE9 6HZ

Listing Status: Grade II

District: Harborough

Grid Reference: SP5245692849

Inscription reads:

ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF BROUGHTON ASTLEY

IN MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR

1914-1918

LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER SEE TO IT THAT THEIR NAMES BE NOT FORGOTTEN. [NAMES ]1939-1945 [NAMES]

A picture of the memorial looking over the road

The War Memorial Broughton Astley

Last updated: Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:16