Thurmaston War Memorial

First World War memorial, unveiled in 1929, with later additions.

DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is square in plan, constructed of limestone, and takes the form of an obelisk on a tapered plinth and two-stepped base. The front (east) elevation of the obelisk bears a wreath carved in high relief, and the plinth has inscribed lettering painted gold on each elevation. The front elevation of the plinth reads: ‘TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / THURMASTON / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS / 1914-18 ---- 1939-45 / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS / THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS / FRIENDS’. The north and south elevations of the plinth are inscribed with the dates of the First World War, and 20 and 25 names of the fallen respectively. The rear (west) elevation bears the dates of the Second World War, and 21 names of the fallen (2 of which were added later). The memorial is bounded by a painted metal fence, having pointed finials on alternate balusters. The fence has a gate on the west side, and metal lettering to the front to Melton Road reading: ‘1995 / Thurmaston / Parish Council’.