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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary

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Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, Unite

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Lydney Junction · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Monument to Dorothy Berro is located in the churchyard about 8 metres north of the north corner of the aisle chapel of the Church of St Mary, postcode GL15 5EF. The nearest railway station is Lydney Junction, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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About

Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1299110). 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 LYDNEY CHURCH ROAD SO 60 SW (east side) 7/93 Monument to DOROTHY BERRO--- in the churchyard c8m north of north corner of aisle chapel of the church of St Mary - II* Chest tomb. Early C17. Sandstone. Thick incised top with moulded edge, plain inscription panels, moulded base, part sunk at time of survey (September 1983). At east end, in crude inscription, DOROTHY BERRO--- his daughter d 1632, and on the ledger slab the name LONGDON with date 17--. This is an important monument by virtue of its early date, and the naive lettering in some of the remaining inscriptions: the tomb may date from the very beginning of the C17. Listing NGR: SO6333902540 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 354442 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
  • Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Monument to Dorothy Berro is a memorial located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church in Lydney, Gloucestershire, approximately 8 metres north of the north corner of the aisle chapel. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its historical significance.

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Coordinates
51.7204, -2.5321
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Lydney
Postcode
GL15 5EF
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean
Nearest railway station
Lydney Junction0.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary?
Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 5EF), in the parish of Lydney.
What is Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary?
Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, Unite
How do I get to Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary?
The nearest railway station is Lydney Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 5EF.
Is Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary a listed building?
Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary a protected site?
Yes — Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
Is Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary free to visit?
Yes, Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
How do I get to Monument To Dorothy Berro--- In The Churchyard About 8 Metres North Of North Corner Of Aisle Chapel Of The Church Of St Mary?
The nearest railway station is Lydney Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 5EF.