Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John
In or near Elmore.
Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John — 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
- Gloucester · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Monument To Arthur Knowles is located in the churchyard approximately 9 metres south of the south porch to the Church of St John, postcode GL2 3SP. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, which is 7.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1153809). 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 71 SE ELMORE - 4/28 Monument to Arthur Knowles in the churchyard approximately 9m south of south porch to Church of St. John GV II* Chest tomb. Dated 1707. Limestone. Lyre-ended and carved in high relief. West end has elaborate heraldic cartouche above recumbent lion; east also has elaborate carving to heart-shaped cartouche. Central circular inscription panel to south flanked by putti holding an open book, with angelic musicians behind and smaller putti below; father time to left and death to right. North side has similar inscription panel enclosed by fringed curtains held open by figures bearing open books; again, father time and death. Cornice moulded top and chamfered base. Inscribed to north side to Arthur Knowles, died 1707, and on south to other members of family. An extremely well preserved and highly ornate example of mason's craftsmanship. (F. Burgess, English Churchyard Memorials, 1979; and D. Verey, Gloucestershire: The Vale and The Forest of Dean, 1976.) Listing NGR: SO7672014898 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 131686 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 Monument to Arthur Knowles is a Grade II* listed memorial located in the churchyard approximately 9 metres south of the south porch of the Church of St John in Elmore, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8322, -2.3392
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Elmore
- Postcode
- GL2 3SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538065 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John?
- Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 3SP), in the parish of Elmore.
- What is Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John?
- Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 3SP.
- Is Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John a listed building?
- Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John a protected site?
- Yes — Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 3SP.