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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary

In or near Luxley.

Free admission

Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Newent church - geograph.org.uk - 7140497

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, 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 1078655). 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 SO 7225-7325 NEWENT CHURCH STREET (north side) 13/122 Astman monument in the churchyard, about 5m south-east of south chancel porch, Church of St. Mary GV II Chest tomb; mid C18; stone. Flat lid, with recessed line around edge, scalloped corners with leaf moulding, whole framing inscription; moulded edge to lid. Sides and ends weathered; similar line and corner treatment visible on west and north faces. Commemorates probably an Astman, died 1755: inscriptions on lid and north face. Listing NGR: SO7236325941 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 125654 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Astman Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church in Newent, Gloucestershire, approximately 5 metres south-east of the south chancel porch. This site reflects the historical significance of the area within the West Midlands.

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Coordinates
51.9313, -2.4034
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Newent
Postcode
GL18 1AA
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary?
Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL18 1AA), in the parish of Newent.
What is Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary?
Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary?
Drivers can use postcode GL18 1AA.
Is Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary a listed building?
Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary a protected site?
Yes — Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary free to visit?
Yes, Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
How do I get to Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GL18 1AA. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.