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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist

In or near Westport.

Free admission

Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire - geograph.org.uk - 64655

ChurchCrawler — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Kemble · 9.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Lea Monument in the Churchyard of St John Baptist, you can take a train to Kemble station, which is 9 km away. The postcode for the location is SN16 9DF. Entry to the monument is free.

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About

Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1022220). 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 ST 98 NE CHARLTON PARK STREET (south side) 6/35 Lea Monument in the churchyard, 0.5 metres south-east of chancel, Church of St John Baptist GV II Chest tomb. Late C18. Limestone. Panelled angle pilasters and 2 inscription panels in the form of shields to each side. Incised Roman and italic lettering. Moulded base, cornice and cyma recta moulded slab. Listing NGR: ST9592188948 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 315657 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

Lea Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard of the Church of St John Baptist, 0.5 metres south-east of the chancel in Charlton, South-East England. This monument serves as a historical marker within the parish, reflecting the area's heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5994, -2.0603
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Charlton
Postcode
SN16 9DF
Parliamentary constituency
South Cotswolds
Nearest railway station
Kemble9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist?
Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9DF), in the parish of Charlton.
What is Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist?
Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist?
The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN16 9DF.
Is Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist a listed building?
Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist a protected site?
Yes — Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist free to visit?
Yes, Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist is free to enter.
How do I get to Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9DF. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.