Memorials & monuments · East of England
Gray's Monument
In or near Stoke Poges.
Gray's Monument — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Slough · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gray's Monument, the nearest railway station is Slough, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is SL2 4NZ, and entry to the monument is free.
About
Gray's Monument is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1124346). 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 SU 98 SE STOKE POGES CHURCH LANE 8/607 Gray's Monument 23.9.55 - II* 1799 by James Wyatt. Erected by order of the then owner of Stoke Park, John Penn, grandson of William Penn. Large stone pedestal with panels inscribed with verses from Gray's 'Elegy'. On it a sarcaphagus with strigillated side panels. Listing NGR: SU9778782667 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 44204 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gray's Monument is a Grade II* listed memorial located in London. It commemorates notable figures and reflects the architectural style of its time. The monument's designation highlights its historical and cultural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5345, -0.5916
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stoke Poges
- Postcode
- SL2 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beaconsfield
- Nearest railway station
- Slough — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17540058 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gray's Monument?
- Gray's Monument is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SL2 4NZ), in the parish of Stoke Poges.
- What is Gray's Monument?
- Gray's Monument — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gray's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Slough, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL2 4NZ.
- Is Gray's Monument a listed building?
- Gray's Monument is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Gray's Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Gray's Monument is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gray's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Gray's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gray's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Slough, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL2 4NZ.