We are compiling an index for all war memorials in Leicestershire and Rutland, and already over 1,800 war memorials and gravestones have been recorded. We are also recording information about the people who are commemorated on our war memorials, and including photographs, documents, and biographical information wherever possible.  Find out more About the Project including background and priorities.

We are delighted with the interest and enthusiasm already expressed by a number of Heritage Wardens and local people in the Leicestershire and Rutland War Memorials Project. We also want to thank those who have offered to share knowledge on war memorials that have already been recorded.

This project is part of a larger County Council and Armed Services initiative to find ways of honouring fallen members of the Armed Services, as well as the current Armed Services community.

The War Memorials Project database is now available online. Go to the War Memorials Database. We are continuing to develop the new resource and updating it all the time. At least 75% of what we hold in the archive is now accessible. We would welcome your feedback, and any information that you have that might fill some of our 'gaps'.

A user guide is available at the top of the screen under 'Help', or queries can be sent to warmemorials@leics.gov.uk

If you are interested in contributing to the War Memorials Project, please contact: