Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church
In or near St Briavels.
Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United King
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is GL15 6RG, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry is free.
About
Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1186627). 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 BRIAVELS CHURCH STREET SO 50 SE (north side) 6/149 Monument to Elizabeth Butler in the churchyard c 3 metres south of the south west corner of the south transept to the Church of St Mary GV II* Chest tomb. Mid C17. Sandstone. Flat top to moulded edge, sunk margin panels, scribed pattern including spear heads and fronts on east side. Inscription on north side to Elizabeth Butler, 1668, wife of Matthew Butler, messenger to King Charles I and Charles II. Inscription is in all capitals and the monument is a good example of this period. Listing NGR: SO5586804636 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 354501 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Briavels Castle, built in the early 12th century, served as a royal castle and administrative center. It has a rich history, including its use as a crossbow bolt factory and later as a debtor's prison, and is now a youth hostel set in scenic walking country.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- 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 Elizabeth Butler is a memorial located in the churchyard of St. Briavels, Gloucestershire, South Wales, approximately 3 metres south of the south-west corner of the south transept of the church. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its particular architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7387, -2.6405
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- St. Briavels
- Postcode
- GL15 6RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Phone
- 01594 530272
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 5.3 km
- Opening
- The exterior of the castle and moat can be viewed during any reasonable daylight hours; access to the inner bailey grounds and gardens from 11am to 4pm.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537459 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church?
- Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6RG), in the parish of St. Briavels.
- What is Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church?
- Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United King
- How do I get to Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6RG.
- Is Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church a listed building?
- Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church a protected site?
- Yes — Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Elizabeth Butler In The Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of The South West Corner Of The South Transept To The Church?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6RG.