Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard — 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 · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Monument to Richard Ockold is located in the churchyard approximately 4.5 metres south of the south aisle of the Church of St Leonard, postcode GL4 8AF. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1247880). 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 81 SE UPTON ST LEONARDS CHURCHFIELD ROAD (west side) 6/196 Monument to Richard Ockold in the churchyard approximately 4.5m south of south aisle to Church of St. Leonard GV II* Chest tomb. Dated 1657. Limestone. Rectangular with arcaded sides and ends (4 x 1), each bay divided by flat baluster; continuous complex moulding above, interrupted by inscription panel on north side. Complex moulded top and base. Inscribed on north side to RICHARD OCKOLD, died 1657. Very well preserved. Not to be confused with Monument to Richard Ockold 1.5m to north (q.v.), with which its design may be compared. Listing NGR: SO8619214935 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 429282 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 Richard Ockold is a memorial located approximately 4.5 metres south of the south aisle of the Church of St Leonard in Upton St. Leonards, Gloucestershire. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its particular historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8329, -2.2018
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Upton St. Leonards
- Postcode
- GL4 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538192 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard?
- Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 8AF), in the parish of Upton St. Leonards.
- What is Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard?
- Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 8AF.
- Is Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard a listed building?
- Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard a protected site?
- Yes — Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 8AF.