Memorials & monuments · South West England
Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James
In or near Cowley.
Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1088454). 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 SP 01 SW COLESBOURNE COLESBOURNE VILLAGE 4/32 Brown monument in the churchyard approx. 5m north of Church of St. James GV II Chest tomb of C18. Limestone. Lyre-ends with two cherub heads and open book on west end only; panel with Rococo border and inscription to east. Fielded side panels; that on south flanked by raised consul scrolls. Deep cavetto moulded top. Inscribed on south to JOHN BROWN, died 1760; and to MARY BROWN, died 1736. Inscribed at east end to MARY HAYDON, died 1809. Listing NGR: SP0040813423 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 127133 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 Brown Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard approximately 5 metres north of the Church of St James in Colesbourne, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8194, -1.9955
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Colesbourne
- Postcode
- GL53 9NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q26380846 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James?
- Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 9NP), in the parish of Colesbourne.
- What is Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James?
- Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James?
- Drivers can use postcode GL53 9NP.
- Is Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James a listed building?
- Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James a protected site?
- Yes — Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James free to visit?
- Yes, Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brown Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of Church Of St James?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 9NP. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.