Memorials & monuments · South West England
Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Clive Randall-Cook (Deceased) — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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
The Group Of Eight Monuments is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary, postcode GL6 6QB, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Stroud, which is 4.9 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of 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 1153228). 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) 9/219 Group of eight monuments c.12 m east of east chan- cel wall in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary GV II* Two chest tombs, two pedestal tombs, and four headstones. Late C17 and early C18. Limestone. Reading from nearest the chancel away to the east. (a) Two close-set headstones, one of late C17 with raised oval panel, winged cherub and swags; the other a simple cartouche. (b) Hexagonal pedestal with domed capping to moulded edge over fluted frieze. Sunk arch-head panels have inset bronze or copper plaques beautifully lettered; earliest recorded is Richard Smith (Mercer), 1727. Cherubs with wings above panels. All set to moulded base on square sub-base with deep curb, formerly railed. (c) Chest tomb with thick flat table to moulded edge, deep carved lyre ends and good cartcuches to north and south, cavetto base. Remains of inscription, north side, has 16-7; earliest fully legible Gyles Smith (Mercer) 1707; full inscrip- tion to south. (d) Chest tomb with thick flat table to moulded edge, lyre ends elliptical panel to east and worn cartouche to west, south side has moulded panel with scroll supporters, north with floral decoration; set to flared moulded base. To To Samuel Hopton, 1677. (e) Lofty pedestal tomb, moulded square top with inset corners, square panels to egg and dart moulding north and south elliptical panels east and west sides; deep moulded base on 2 steps. North side has inset bronze or copper plates to William Hogg, 1800 (but the tomb design is earlier than this). Inscription includes the following: "A much esteemed gratuitous preacher of the Gospel in the tabernacles of London, Bristol, Rodborough and various other places ...... it is incredi- ble the sums of money he expended in chari
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 Eight Monuments, located approximately 12 metres east of the east chancel wall in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary in Painswick, Gloucestershire, is a Grade II* listed memorial. This designation highlights its special architectural and historical significance within the West Midlands region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7854, -2.1943
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Painswick
- Postcode
- GL6 6QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538055 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 6QB), in the parish of Painswick.
- What is Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 6QB.
- Is Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of 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 Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Group Of Eight Monuments Circa 12 Metres East Of East Chancel Wall In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 6QB.