Arch of Remembrance, War memorial arch in Victoria Park, Leicester, England
The granite memorial arch rises 69 feet high, featuring classical architectural elements with four main stone pillars supporting a central vaulted structure.
Edwin Lutyens designed this Grade I listed monument in 1923 to commemorate the Leicester residents who died during the First World War.
The memorial serves as a central location for annual Remembrance Day ceremonies where Leicester citizens gather to honor fallen military personnel.
The arch stands in Victoria Park near the University of Leicester, accessible through multiple pedestrian paths and local bus routes.
The structure contains inscribed names of military units and battles, with special stone panels listing Leicester regiments that participated in various conflicts.
Location: City of Leicester
Inception: 1923
Architects: Edwin Lutyens
GPS coordinates: 52.62309,-1.12098
Latest update: May 23, 2025 05:11
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