Memorials & monuments · South East England
3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary
In or near Meysey Hampton.
3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United K
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3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1341028). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Details SP 1401-1501 FAIRFORD HIGH STREET (west side) 13/158 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) monuments immediately adjoining south east corner of church in churchyard of Church of St. Mary GV II* One bale tomb and 2 chest tombs, all to Morean, possibly Morgan or Morear family: Bale, Robert 1728; chests: centre, Edmund, probably mid C18, and north, unidentified of similar style and date. Robert - spiral bale top in 2 sections with panelled central band, shell ends wth eroded carvings in each. Gadrooned capping, moulded plinth. West end has plain shield with initials and date, east end has high relief cartouche with griffin on shield. North side has slightly raised centre panel bearing long description of deceased, and flanking large compressed acanthus scrolls. South side also has slightly raised centre inscription panel with flanking recessed relief floral decoration. Similar in design to chest tomb of Valentine Strong (q.v.) to south west of porch. Top breaking up to north east. Edmund - large stepped tent top almost completely overgrown at time of survey (September 1985), moulded plinth and capping on tall base, plain frieze. Plain shield to west end, coat of arms to east end with stag and shield. Both sides have flanking pilaster strips wth relief decoration, north side with cartouche and twin cherub heads to inscription partially obscured by ivy, and south side with badly eroded central panel. Unidentified - similar to Edmund. Fluted pilaster corners. North side has plain fielded side strips. South side has small central fielded panel with additional edge moulding flanked by 2 plain ovals in simple cartouche with cherub's head and wings over. Listing NGR: SP1517201164 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number:
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments are Grade II* listed memorials located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary in Fairford, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. These monuments are situated immediately adjoining the south-east corner of the church.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7090, -1.7818
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Fairford
- Postcode
- GL7 4AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q17536969 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 4AF), in the parish of Fairford.
- What is 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United K
- How do I get to 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- Drivers can use postcode GL7 4AF.
- Is 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to 3 Morean (possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner Of Church In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 4AF. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.