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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· West Midlands

Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary

In or near Moreton on Lugg.

Free admission

Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

The bell tower at Marden Church - geograph.org.uk - 6334571

Eirian Evans β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Hereford Β· 6.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bennett Monument, the nearest railway station is Hereford, located 6.5 km away. The postcode for the monument is HR1 3EL, which can be used for sat-nav. Entry to the monument is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1099361). 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 54 NW MARDEN CP MARDEN 4/25 Bennett monument about 50 yards south-east of Church of - St Mary GV II Pedestal tomb for Fanny Bennett, died 1842. Sandstone ashlar, moulded base and capping, pyramidical finial decorated with ball-flower frieze, recessed inscription panels between corner colonettes supporting acanthus capitals; fluted frieze beneath cornice also has ball-flower decoration. An interest- ing early Victorian example of an archaeological design combining established themes with renewed local Gothic tradition in the form of ball-flowers. Dwarf wall surround. Listing NGR: SO5123247021 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 153991 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bennett Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located about 50 yards south-east of the Church of St Mary in Marden, Mid Wales. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the parish.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.1193, -2.7138
Parish
Marden
Postcode
HR1 3EL
Parliamentary constituency
North Herefordshire
Nearest railway station
Hereford β€” 6.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary?
Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 3EL), in the parish of Marden.
What is Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary?
Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary?
The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 3EL.
Is Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary a listed building?
Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary a protected site?
Yes β€” Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary free to visit?
Yes, Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
How do I get to Bennett Monument About 50 Yards South-East Of Church Of St Mary?
The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 3EL.