Memorials & monuments · South West England
Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles
In or near Symonds Yat.
Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel 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 the Harper Monument, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, located 9.3 km away. The postcode for the site is HR9 6JA, which can be used for sat-nav. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel 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 1099465). 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 6/32 Harper monument approximately 10 m south-east of chancel of Church of St Giles GV II Chest tomb. Early C19. Ashlar. Moulded plinth and raised capping, tapering sides, plain fielded inscription panels. One commemorates John Harper, aged 5 months, died 1818. "The cup of life just with his lips he prest/ Found the tast bitter and refused the rest/ Averse then turning from the face of day/ He softly sigh'd his little soul away". Listing NGR: SO5723719036 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 153824 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
The Harper Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 10 metres south-east of the chancel of the Church of St Giles in Goodrich, South Wales. This structure commemorates significant local figures, reflecting the area's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8683, -2.6225
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Goodrich
- Postcode
- HR9 6JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26391603 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles?
- Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 6JA), in the parish of Goodrich.
- What is Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles?
- Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR9 6JA.
- Is Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles a listed building?
- Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles a protected site?
- Yes — Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel 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 Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles free to visit?
- Yes, Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 6JA. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.