Memorials & monuments · South West England
Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United
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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 Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments in the Churchyard, you can take the train to Stroud station, which is approximately 4.9 km away. The postcode for the site is GL6 6QA, and entry is free.
About
Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To 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 1090962). 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) 9/207 Group of 8 Packer and other monuments in the churchyard c.12 to 25 m south of north gate to the Church of St Mary GV II* Various monuments, from north to south. (a) Triangular pedestal tomb with concave sides. Richard Packer, Woolstapler, 1774. Limestone. Flat top to moulded edge over frieze, fluted Ionic pilasters to consoles, raised panels with segmental tops, moulded plinth. Not legible. (b) Chest tomb. 1879 survey gives Richard Packer, Woolstapler, 1774, but there is some confusion here with preceding. Design looks earlier C18. Limestone. Thick flat top to cyma mould edge, lyre ends with central panels; heavy relief cartouche to south, including cherubs, north panel a replacement; flat cyma mould base. (c) Chest tomb, very similar to preceding. To Mary Packer, 1737. Flat top to moulded edge, lyre ends with sunk panels, heavy cartouche panels north and south with cherub supporters, wide cavetto base. (d) Large chest tomb. Mid C18, to William Packer, Clothier, 1754. Limestone. Flat top to moulded edge, lyre ends, to east with circular sunk panel, floral enrichments to west. North and south panels square within cartouches. (e) Hexagonal pedestal or 'tea caddy' tomb. To John Packer, Clothier, 1733, although the design looks later. Gadrooned finial to stepped moulded capping over frieze with triglyphs and florettes; broad scroll console supports to 2 faces, raised panels to remainder, some enrichment, remains of lettering, but details from 1879 survey; These five monuments on a common stone platform the last two also with raised curb, formerly railed. (f) Chest tomb. To John Wight, Clothier, 1731 (from 1879 survey). Limestone. Thick flat top to cyma mould edge, lyre ends with cartouche east and floral pa
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
The Group of 8 Packer and Other Monuments is located in the churchyard circa 12 to 25 metres south of the North Gate to the Church of St Mary in Painswick, Gloucestershire. This site is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7857, -2.1948
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Painswick
- Postcode
- GL6 6QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537925 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary?
- Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 6QA), in the parish of Painswick.
- What is Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary?
- Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United
- How do I get to Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 6QA.
- Is Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To 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 Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 6QA.