Memorials & monuments · South West England
Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary
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Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The 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
- Stroud · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Four Monuments in Churchyard, the nearest railway station is Stroud, located 4.9 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is GL6 6QA.
About
Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The 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 1340541). 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 PAINSWICK NEW STREET SO 8609 (part) (south east side) 9/209 Four monuments in the churchyard c.20 m north of the north-east corner of the Church of St Mary GV II* Two pedestal tombs, one ledger slab and one headstone. Limestone. (a) Circular pedestal tomb. To John Gardiner, Clothier, 1793. Lofty moulded capping to moulded edge over embellished frieze with inscription: 'IN MEMORY OF/THE UNDER WRITTEN/WHOSE REMAINS/........NTERRED', all supported by four richly modelled scrolls to moulded base. Sunk moulded curved panels. Set on a platform in Greek cross form, carrying four engraved plates to other members of the family. An unusual form of brilliant execution. (b) Hexagonal pedestal tomb. To Thomas Parker, 1767. Pyramidal top to moulded edge over plain frieze and simple raised panels to segmental heads, moulded base and set to rectangular stone platform. Remains of lettering to south side. Parker was aged 86 at death, his wife 84. (c) Headstone. C18. A large stone with cambered top. Two cherubs above an elliptical panel flanked by husk and floral drops. (d) Ledger slab with engraved plate, immediately west of the preceding. Slab set level with ground carries a good brass plate in the form of an open book, to Thomas Parker of Sheepscombe who died in 1740, aged 100. The earliest plate, adjoining the John Gardiner monument, is to David Gardiner, who dies in 1712, aged 60. Listing NGR: SO8666809676 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 133396 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Four Monuments in Churchyard, located circa 20 metres north of the north-east corner of the Church of St Mary in Painswick, Gloucestershire, are Grade II* listed memorials. These structures contribute to the area's historical significance within the West Midlands region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7856, -2.1947
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Painswick
- Postcode
- GL6 6QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538375 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 6QA), in the parish of Painswick.
- What is Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 6QA.
- Is Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary is part of the Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 6QA.