Memorials & monuments · South West England
Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary
In or near Meysey Hampton.
Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Digger Monument is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary, postcode GL7 5RU. The nearest railway station is Kemble, which is approximately 9.9 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of 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 1089959). 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 00 SE AMPNEY ST. MARY A417 (off south side) 5/57 Digger Monument, about 6m south of south porch in churchyard of Church of St. Mary GV II Chest tomb. John Digger, died 1809. Limestone. Moulded plinth and capping on base with plain recessed panels to ends and sides. Inscription to south only. Leaning to north-west at time of survey (August 1985). Listing NGR: SP0755501530 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 129798 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Digger Monument is a memorial located approximately 6 metres south of the south porch in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary in Ampney Crucis, Gloucestershire. This structure is recognised as a Grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7125, -1.8921
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Ampney Crucis
- Postcode
- GL7 5RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26382355 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 5RU), in the parish of Ampney Crucis.
- What is Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 5RU.
- Is Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Digger Monument, About 6 Metres South Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 5RU. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.