Memorials & monuments · East of England
Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard
In or near Gilston.
Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church, the nearest railway station is Harlow Town, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1101277). 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 TL 41 SW 2/35 GILSTON GILSTON LANE (east side) Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at SW corner of Churchyard GV I Monument. 1923, (Gill (1964) No 425). Carved stone crucifixion group about chest height. Christ carved in relief on tapering cross with slightly tapered arms. In fine lettercutting on cubic base-block an inscription in memory of Geoffrey Stewart Johnston killed in Flanders 1915. Separate tapered, pointed stone to right hand, has Our Lady carved in relief and inscription to Rose Alice Johnston d 1907. Similar stone on left hand has St John and inscription to Reginald Eden Johnston d 1922. An outstanding monumental group with distinctive relief figure-carving and fine lettercutting. Part of a group with the medieval parish church. Listing NGR: TL4395913519 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 159910 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Johnston Monument is a Grade I listed memorial located at the south-west corner of the churchyard of Gilston Parish Church in Hertfordshire, London. It commemorates notable individuals associated with the parish. The monument's historical significance is underscored by its protected status, reflecting its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8017, 0.0863
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Gilston
- Postcode
- CM20 2RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528878 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard?
- Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM20 2RJ), in the parish of Gilston.
- What is Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard?
- Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM20 2RJ.
- Is Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard a listed building?
- Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM20 2RJ.