Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc
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Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, U
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Lydney, which is 5.4 km away. Entry to the Monument to Elizabeth Woodrofe is free.
About
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1299105). 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 WOOLASTON GENERAL ST 59 NE 10/267 Monument to Elizabeth Woodrofe in the churchyard c 10 metres south east of the south east corner of the chancel to the Church of St Andrew GV II* Lofty chest tomb. Mid C17. Sandstone. Flat top to moulded edge over deep frieze, panelled corner pilasters, sunk panels, base sunk at time of survey, September 1983 and some invasion by ivy. Top inscribed 'EP 1665' and south inscription in all capitals includes 'ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF JAMES WOODROFE 1665'. This is no doubt the family commemorated also in the inscriptions to the gate piers at Brooken House (qv), the spelling sometimes WOODROFF. Listing NGR: ST5870199338 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 354610 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
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 Woodrofe is a Grade II* listed memorial located in the churchyard of Woolaston, Gloucestershire, approximately 10 metres south-east of the chancel's south-east corner. This memorial reflects notable historical significance within the West Midlands region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6913, -2.5989
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Woolaston
- Postcode
- GL15 6PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537471 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc?
- Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6PR), in the parish of Woolaston.
- What is Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc?
- Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, U
- How do I get to Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6PR.
- Is Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc a listed building?
- Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc a protected site?
- Yes — Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc 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 Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6PR.