Monument record M71 - Monument to Frederick Strutt, West Leake

Summary

COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Edwardian to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 53139 28140 (point)
Map sheet SK52NW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish West Leake, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Monument. (1)
In West Leake Woods, where he loved to roam, is a rough-hewn cross in memory of Frederick Strutt, the first Lord Belper's son. He was a naturalist and archaeologist who knew all about the countryside, and left behind a collection of local books, prints and maps (died 1910). (2)


<1> OS, 1921, 1:2500, County Series 1921 (Map). SNT1030.

Other Refs: 49/4

<2> Mee A, 1938, The King's England: Nottinghamshire (Published document). SNT914.

Other Refs: p 307

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: OS. 1921. 1:2500, County Series 1921.
  • <2> Published document: Mee A. 1938. The King's England: Nottinghamshire.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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