Memorials & monuments · South East England
Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel
In or near Daylesford.
Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel — 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
- Kingham · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Kingham, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for the Margaret Parsons Monument is GL56 0XE, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1155286). 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 ODDINGTON SP2325 11/169 LOWER ODDINGTON Margaret Parsons monument in the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas c 4m east of chancel GV II* Chest tomb to Margaret Parsons dated 1695. Limestone. Sides divided into 3 panels, each containing a blind arch with keystones and imposts, single 6-panel flower in each spandrel. Fluted pilasters with Ionic capitals and raised diamond shaped decoration flanking each panel. Thistle decoration within central panel, foliate decoration within flanking panels, beaded moulding with miniative modillion cornice above. North side same as south but badly eroded. Incised partly legible inscription in italic at both ends. Carved life-sized female figure in long dress on top of tomb. Traces of lettering on pillow. (Edith Brill, Cotswold Crafts, (1977), P65). Listing NGR: SP2350425555 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 130282 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
The Margaret Parsons Monument is a Grade II* listed memorial located in the churchyard of St Nicholas in Oddington, Gloucestershire, approximately four metres east of the chancel. This structure is significant within the West Midlands for its historical value and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9280, -1.6596
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Oddington
- Postcode
- GL56 0XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17536502 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel?
- Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL56 0XE), in the parish of Oddington.
- What is Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel?
- Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL56 0XE.
- Is Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel a listed building?
- Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel a protected site?
- Yes — Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel free to visit?
- Yes, Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Margaret Parsons Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Nicholas Circa 4 Metres East Of Chancel?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL56 0XE.