Memorials & monuments · South East England
Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church
In or near Avebury.
Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lavington Monument, the nearest railway station is Pewsey, located 8.3 km away. The postcode for the monument is SN8 4EY, and entry is free.
About
Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1033749). 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 SU 16 NW 5/150 EAST KENNETT VILLAGE CENTRE SU 16 NW (north side) Lavington monument in churchyard, against south-west corner of Christ Church II Chest tomb. Early C19. Limestone. Moulded table and fluted base, with thin fluted corner pilasters. Oval side panels surrounded by fluted field. Inscription to Robert Cooper Lavington, died 1805, and Ruth, his wife, died 1840. Listing NGR: SU1171467451 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 311571 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
Lavington Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard at the south-west corner of Christ Church in East Kennett, South-East England. It serves as a historical marker within the parish and reflects the architectural significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4060, -1.8331
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- East Kennett
- Postcode
- SN8 4EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285242 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church?
- Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4EY), in the parish of East Kennett.
- What is Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church?
- Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4EY.
- Is Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church a listed building?
- Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church a protected site?
- Yes — Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church free to visit?
- Yes, Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lavington Monument In Churchyard, Against South West Corner Of Christ Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4EY. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.