Memorials & monuments · South West England
Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House
In or near Westport.
Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1269285). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details MALMESBURY ST9387 MARKET CROSS 758-1/2/250 (North East side) 01/07/76 Arch in garden to south of Abbey House GV II* Arch from Abbey reset as garden ornament. Mid C16, re-using C12 carved masonry from the Abbey church (qv). Limestone ashlar. A round-headed arch with Norman chevron voussoirs, with a short length of moulding above. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Wiltshire: London: 1963-: 134). Listing NGR: ST9334187344 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 460907 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Athelstan Museum, located in Malmesbury, showcases a diverse collection of historical artifacts from the Iron Age to the present. Key exhibits include a silver penny from King Athelstan's reign and a hoard of Roman coins, reflecting the town's rich history. The museum is operated by volunteers and serves as a community resource.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House is a Grade II* listed memorial located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5849, -2.0974
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- +44 1666 829258
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm; Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17544351 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House?
- Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9BZ), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House?
- Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 9BZ.
- Is Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House a listed building?
- Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House a protected site?
- Yes — Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House free to visit?
- Yes, Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9BZ. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.