Memorials & monuments · South West England
Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James
In or near Avebury.
Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1033765). 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 AVEBURY HIGH STREET SU 06 NE (north side) 11/86 Hawkins monuments in churchyard, 4m south of chancel, Church of St James II Chest tomb. Mid C19. Limestone. Moulded table and base. Recessed corner pilasters. Fielded side and end panels, to Thomas Hawkins, died 1836, and wife Marianne, died 1824. Listing NGR: SU0998269961 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 311507 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkins Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard of St James in Avebury, South-East England. Positioned 4 metres south of the chancel, it serves as a notable historical marker within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4286, -1.8578
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Avebury
- Postcode
- SN8 1RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285260 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James?
- Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 1RG), in the parish of Avebury.
- What is Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James?
- Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James?
- Drivers can use postcode SN8 1RG.
- Is Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James a listed building?
- Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James a protected site?
- Yes — Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkins Monument In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St James?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 1RG. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.