Memorials & monuments · North West England
Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John
In or near Holcombe.
Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Harrier Hound Monument is located in the churchyard to the south of the Church of St. Nicholas with St. John, postcode BB4 7UH. The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1390506). 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 255/0/10022 CHURCH STREET 09-MAY-03 Newchurch Harrier Hound Monument to Methusalah Y ates in churchyard to south of Church of St. Nicholas with St. John GV II* Monument. Dated 1864. Ashlar. Moulded pedestal on base has austere block on top with inscription panels to side and deeply cut relief lunettes on ends carved with trophies of objects of the chase. Lying on top is a particularly well-sculpted harrier hound. The austere base enhances the lifelike quality of the animal. The inscriptions read: 'Sacred to the memory of OLD THU (METHUSALAH YATES) DIED 27TH FEBRUARY 1864. AGED 78 YEARS. He was a Huntsman of Harriers for 50 years, five and twenty of which were by the Rossendale Hunt' and 'Erected by the members of the Rossendale Hunt'. This fine quality and very unusual monument forms a group with the Church of St. Nicholas with St. John (qv). Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 490407 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Harrier Hound Monument to Methusalah Yates is a Grade II* listed memorial located in the churchyard south of the Church of St. Nicholas with St. John in Rossendale, Lancashire. This notable structure contributes to the region's historical landscape in North-West England.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6968, -2.2526
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB4 7UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17532760 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John?
- Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB4 7UH), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- What is Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John?
- Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB4 7UH.
- Is Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John a listed building?
- Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John free to visit?
- Yes, Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harrier Hound Monument To Methusalah Yates In Churchyard To South Of Church Of St. Nicholas With St. John?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB4 7UH.