Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn
In or near Lucton.
Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Leominster, located 7.2 km away. Entry to the Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn is free.
About
Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1081827). 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 46 SW KINGSLAND CP A 4110 (east side) 5/26 Monument about 2 metres north of the Monument Inn - II Monument. Built 1799. Painted ashlar. Pedestal on moulded plinth with moulded cornice and shallow hipped top. Inscribed: "This pedestal is erected to perpetuate the Memory/ of an obstinate, bloody, and decisive battle fought near/ this Spot in the Civil Wars between the ambitious Houses/ of York and Lancaster, on the 2nd Day of February 1461/ between the Forces of Edward Mortimer Earl of/ March, (afterwards Edward the Fourth) on the Side of/ York and those of Henry the Sixth, on the Side of/ Lancaster./ The King's Troops were commanded by Jasper Earl/ of Pembroke, Edward commanded his own in Person and/ was victorious. The Slaughter was great on both sides/ Four Thousand being left dead on the Field and many/ Welsh Persons of the first distinction were taken Prisoners/ among whom was Owen Tudor (Great-Grandfather to/ Henry the Eighth and a Descendant of the illustrious/ Cadwallader) who was afterwards beheaded at Hereford./ This was the decisive Battle which fixed Edward the/ Fourth on the Throne of England who was proclaimed King in London on the Fifth of March following". Inscribed on plinth: "Erected by Subscription/ in the Year 1799". (BoE, p 206). Listing NGR: SO4363561981 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 150047 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn is a Grade II listed memorial located in Mid Wales. It commemorates a significant historical event or individual, reflecting the area's heritage. The structure's designation highlights its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2531, -2.8271
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Kingsland
- Postcode
- HR6 9FZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26357883 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn?
- Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 9FZ), in the parish of Kingsland.
- What is Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn?
- Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR6 9FZ.
- Is Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn a listed building?
- Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn free to visit?
- Yes, Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument About 2 Metres North Of The Monument Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 9FZ.