Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary
In or near Grittleton.
Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bennett Monument in the churchyard of St Mary, you can take a train to Chippenham station, which is 8.7 km away. The postcode for the site is SN14 6AP, and entry is free.
About
Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1022300). 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 GRITTLETON THE STREET ST 88 SE (north side) 3/44 Bennett monument in churchyard about 2m north of east end of north aisle of Church of St Mary GV II Chest tomb, early to mid C19, ashlar with moulded base and capstone, baluster angles and slab sides. Two north side plaques with rebated-angle borders and intertwined wreath centre strip. Inscription to W. Bennett died 1838. Listing NGR: ST8601880029 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 315855 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 Bennett Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary in Grittleton, South-East England. Positioned approximately 2 metres north of the east end of the north aisle, it serves as a notable historical marker within the parish.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5190, -2.2029
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Grittleton
- Postcode
- SN14 6AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26273235 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary?
- Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN14 6AP), in the parish of Grittleton.
- What is Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary?
- Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN14 6AP.
- Is Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN14 6AP. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.