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Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle

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Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
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Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1153742). 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 SO 9724 PRESTBURY MILL STREET (south side) 18/90 Francis Kemmet(t) monument in the churchyard of the Church of St Mar c3m north of north aisle GV II* Chest tomb to Francis Kemmet(t), died 1716. Partially legible inscription to Francis Kemmet(t) on the south side. Partially legible inscriptions to John and William Kemmet on the north side. Limestone. Oval inscription plaque on the north and south side with partally legible inscriptions and raised, roll-moulded surrounds with laurel-leaf carving. Palm-leaf fronds at corners flanked by putti each of which formerly held something (now removed) in one hand. Outer panels with hanging drapery with ribbon tie at top. Oval inscription at the west end with an illegible inscription and raised roll-moulded margin with scrollwork decoration. Deeply carved winged cherubs' heads in upper/uppers(?). Similar illegible or unused inscription plaque at east end. Thick capping with moulded margin. An unusually bold and rich example. Listing NGR: SO9698724004 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 134498 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Francis Kemmet(t) Monument is a memorial located in the churchyard of St Mary, approximately three metres north of the north aisle in Prestbury, Gloucestershire. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its historical significance.

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Coordinates
51.9146, -2.0452
County
Gloucestershire
District
Cheltenham
Parish
Prestbury
Postcode
GL52 3BQ
Parliamentary constituency
Tewkesbury

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle?
Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL52 3BQ), in the parish of Prestbury.
Is Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle a listed building?
Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle free to visit?
Yes, Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle is free to enter.
How do I get to Francis Kemmet(t) Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary Circa 3 Metres North Of North Aisle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GL52 3BQ. It sits within the Tewkesbury parliamentary constituency.