Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary
In or near St Briavels.
Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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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 Monument To James Gough is located in the churchyard about 15 metres south of the chancel wall of the Church of St Mary, postcode GL15 6RG. The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1337662). 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) 6/152 Monument to James Gough in the churchyard c 15 metres south of the chancel wall of the Church of St Mary GV II* Chest tomb. Late C17. Sandstone. Flat top to moulded edge on a frieze with guilloche or palmette decoration, high relief panel with armonial bearing to east and drapes to west, north and south panels a central elongated ellipse with divided panel top and bottom, heavily enriched moulded surrounds, base sunk and the south panel displaced at time of survey, November 1983. To James Gough of Pastershill, 1691. A fine late C17 monument. Listing NGR: SO5587304629 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 354504 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 later as a debtor's prison. Today, it operates as a youth hostel and offers visitors the chance to explore its historic exterior and surrounding moat.
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 James Gough is a memorial located in the churchyard about 15 metres south of the chancel wall of the Church of St Mary in St. Briavels, Gloucestershire, South Wales. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7386, -2.6404
- 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
- Exterior viewable during daylight hours; access to inner bailey from 11am to 4pm.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537522 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6RG), in the parish of St. Briavels.
- What is Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6RG.
- Is Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary 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 James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To James Gough In The Churchyard About 15 Metres South Of The Chancel Wall Of The Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6RG.