05/05/2026
Castle Hill War Memorial – 100th Anniversary Commemoration
15th August 2026
On 15th August 2026, the Castle Hill War Memorial will reach its 100th anniversary.
Erected in 1926 to honour the local men who lost their lives in World War I—and later updated to include those who fell during World War II—this memorial stands at the heart of Mountsorrel’s history and remembrance.
To mark this significant milestone, Mountsorrel Parish Council, together with the Mountsorrel Branch of the Royal British Legion, will be holding a remembrance and commemoration ceremony.
Event Details
• Remembrance Service on Castle Hill
All Mountsorrel residents are warmly invited to attend.
• Live Broadcast at the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre (MMC)
For those who prefer not to go up Castle Hill, the full service will be shown live in the MMC main hall.
• Brass Band Performance
Following the service, a brass band will perform in the car park outside the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre.
• Afternoon Remembrance Concert (Invitation Only)
A small remembrance concert will take place later in the afternoon. Invitations will be sent out in due course.
Call for Serving Personnel and Veterans
The Mountsorrel Royal British Legion is seeking current or former members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, and all veterans who live in Mountsorrel and would like to take part in commemorating this historic occasion.
Relatives of Those Named on the Memorial
If you have a relative whose name appears on the Castle Hill memorial and you have not yet contacted us, please get in touch.
How to Contact Us
If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, please contact the Mountsorrel Royal British Legion via Facebook Messenger by 17 July 2026.
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