Memorials & monuments · South West England
Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents
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Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United King
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Gambier-Parry Monument is located in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Innocents in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL2 8EH. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, which is 4.1 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1091371). 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 HIGHNAM HIGHNAM VILLAGE SO 7819-7919 9/55 Gambier-Parry monument in the churchyard, about 8m east of centre of east wall of chancel, Church of the Holy Innocents GV II Coped tomb. Thomas Gambier-Parry, died 1888, by Sydney Gambier- Parry. Stone, and 2 types of marble. Slightly tapering to foot with chamfered corners. Coped top carved in high relief: projecting 3 sided canopy to east end, crocketed ogee arches, with pierced tracery below, crenellated eaves, stone roof above (described as if vertical, but in fact laid flat). Below, either side semi-octagonal shafts rising from floriate corbelled bases: 2 rings, capitals. On ridge between cross rising from 3-step base, floriate crockets off sides; 2 coats of arms each side. Whole set on marble base, moulded, chamfered top with Gothic lettering; different type of marble to moulded plinth below, whole set on plain stone slab at ground level. T. Gambier-Parry built church, Lodge, School and Rectory (q.v.). Listing NGR: SO7966619542 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 134346 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 Gambier-Parry Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highnam, Gloucestershire, approximately 8 metres east of the chancel's east wall. This structure commemorates the Gambier-Parry family and reflects the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8741, -2.2968
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Highnam
- Postcode
- GL2 8EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26383692 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents?
- Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 8EH), in the parish of Highnam.
- What is Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents?
- Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United King
- How do I get to Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 8EH.
- Is Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents a listed building?
- Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents a protected site?
- Yes — Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents free to visit?
- Yes, Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 8EH.