Memorials & monuments · South West England
Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas
In or near Chillington.
Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Beck Monument in the churchyard of St Nicholas, you can take a train to Crewkerne station, which is 6.5 km away. The postcode for the monument is TA17 8SU, and entry is free.
About
Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1057016). 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 DINNINGTON CP ST41SW COOMBE ROAD (East side) 5/7 Beck monument in churchyard, about 13 metres south of chancel, Church of St Nicholas GV II Chest tomb, Mid C17, Ham stone. Base buried; plain ends and flanks; chamfer-coved, heavy flat top. Commemorates Robert Beck of Dynington, died 1663. Listing NGR: ST4030712753 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 264092 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beck Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard of St Nicholas in Dinnington, South-West England. Positioned approximately 13 metres south of the chancel, it serves as a notable historical marker within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9111, -2.8504
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dinnington
- Postcode
- TA17 8SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26308798 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas?
- Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA17 8SU), in the parish of Dinnington.
- What is Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas?
- Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA17 8SU.
- Is Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas a listed building?
- Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas a protected site?
- Yes — Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas free to visit?
- Yes, Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beck Monument In Churchyard, About 13 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Nicholas?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA17 8SU.