Memorials & monuments · South West England
Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine
In or near Twigworth.
Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Huntington Monument, head to the postcode GL19 4AF. The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, located 7.6 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1088709). 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 82 NE LEIGH CHURCH LANE (north side) 3/76 Huntington monument, in the churchyard, about lm south of south chancel window, Church of-St Catherine GV II Headstone. R. Huntington, died 1664. Stone. Double cambered top with flower between 2 sections, camber swept out at corners. Line defines 2 panels, double line between rising up as 'stem' to flower. RH/1664 left, EH/1649 right. Top right corner chipped. Relates to good wall monument to Rev. R. Huntington on outside of chancel adjoining, described with church (q.v.). A very early headstone. Listing NGR: SO8659225744 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 126617 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Huntington Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard of St Catherine's Church in Leigh, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. It is situated approximately one metre south of the south chancel window, marking its distinctive placement in the churchyard.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9300, -2.1964
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Leigh
- Postcode
- GL19 4AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26381123 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine?
- Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 4AF), in the parish of Leigh.
- What is Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine?
- Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL19 4AF.
- Is Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine a listed building?
- Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine a protected site?
- Yes — Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine free to visit?
- Yes, Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huntington Monument, In The Churchyard, About 1 Metre South Of South Chancel Window, Church Of St Catherine?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 4AF.