Memorials & monuments · South West England
Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles
In or near Symonds Yat.
Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gritton Monument, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, located 9.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is HR9 6JA, and entry to the monument is free.
About
Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1099464). 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 51 NE GOODRICH CP GOODRICH 6/30 Gritton monument approximately 30 m south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles GV II Pedestal tomb. Early C19. Ashlar. Square set above concave surbase. Moulded plinth and capping stepped to form raised pyramid, gadrooned balusters to corners and fluted frieze with reeding below capping. Plain rectangular inscription panels to all 4 sides. Commemorates members of the Gritton family. Listing NGR: SO5719119029 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 153822 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gritton Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 30 metres south-west of the west tower of the Church of St Giles in Goodrich, South Wales. It serves as a notable historical marker within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8682, -2.6231
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Goodrich
- Postcode
- HR9 6JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26391602 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles?
- Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 6JA), in the parish of Goodrich.
- What is Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles?
- Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR9 6JA.
- Is Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles a listed building?
- Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles a protected site?
- Yes — Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles free to visit?
- Yes, Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 6JA. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.