Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Duke Of Argyll's Monument
In or near Gilroyd.
Duke Of Argyll's Monument — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dodworth · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Duke Of Argyll's Monument, the nearest railway station is Dodworth, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for the site is S75 3EZ, and entry is free.
About
Duke Of Argyll's Monument is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1151064). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17 May 2022 to remove superfluous source details from text and to reformat the text to current standards SE30SW 1/41 STAINBOROUGH STAINBOROUGH PARK Duke of Argyll's Monument (formerly listed as Duke of Argyll's Monument Wentworth Castle) 18.3.68 II* Monumental column with statue. Dated 1744. By Joseph Bower (estate mason) for the Second Earl of Strafford in memory of the Duke of Argyll. Ashlar sandstone. Fluted Corinthian column set on pedestal and surmounted by a female statue. Moulded base; square die inscribed: 'TO THE MEMORY / OF HIS GRACE / JOHN DUKE OF ARGYLL / AND GREENWICH / who died October ye 4th 1743 / This Collumn was Dedicated in / 1744'; cornice. Statue depicts a woman in flowing robes originally intended to represent Fame but subsequently variously described as Victory, Minerva or (in previous list description) Britannia. In April 1741, William, Second Earl of Strafford, married Lady Anne Campbell, daughter of the Duke of Argyll, whose death gave William the excuse for the tallest of his landscape ornaments. Listing NGR: SE3224502420 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 333916 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Duke of Argyll's Monument is a Grade II* listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the Duke of Argyll and is notable for its architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5175, -1.5152
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Stainborough
- Postcode
- S75 3EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Dodworth — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530795 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duke Of Argyll's Monument?
- Duke Of Argyll's Monument is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S75 3EZ), in the parish of Stainborough.
- What is Duke Of Argyll's Monument?
- Duke Of Argyll's Monument — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Duke Of Argyll's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Dodworth, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S75 3EZ.
- Is Duke Of Argyll's Monument a listed building?
- Duke Of Argyll's Monument is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Duke Of Argyll's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Duke Of Argyll's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duke Of Argyll's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Dodworth, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S75 3EZ.