Arch of Remembrance

The Arch of Remembrance is a granite war memorial located in Victoria Park, rising approximately 69 feet (21 meters) with classical architectural design featuring four main stone pillars. The structure includes a central vaulted section and displays inscribed panels with names of Leicester regiments and battle sites.

Edwin Lutyens designed the structure in 1923 to honor Leicester residents who died during the First World War. The Grade I listing recognizes its architectural and historical importance as a significant war memorial.

The memorial serves as a gathering place for Leicester's annual Remembrance Day ceremony, where residents come together to pay respects to those who died in military service. This location has become central to how the city marks this occasion each year.

The memorial stands in Victoria Park near the University of Leicester and is accessible via multiple walking routes and public transportation connections. Visitors can view it comfortably from the surrounding pathways any time of day.

The memorial displays engraved regimental numbers and emblems showing which Leicester units participated in various conflicts. These carved details tell the story of local military connections without listing individual soldier names.

Location: City of Leicester

Inception: 1923

Architects: Edwin Lutyens

GPS coordinates: 52.62340,-1.12152

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47