Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery
In or near Horsley.
Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery is located in Derby, postcode DE22 3QW. The nearest railway station is Derby, which is 2.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1031543). 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 SK 3435 893/6/10052 UTTOXETER NEW ROAD (South, off) 893/6/10052 Monument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery GV II Monument. 1877. Portland stone with polished red granite dressings and cast iron. Square base of four steps supports low coped walls topped with ornate iron railings and corner piers decorated with red granite half spheres. Square monument has red granite columns at each corner supporting pointed arches topped with gables. South-west front inscribed:- "In affectionate remembrance of THOMAS SKEVINGTON, who died July 17th 1877 aged 58, also of FELICIA wife of the above who died Nov 3rd 1885, aged 64 years". Other faces record burials of Thomas Robert, son, died 1879, Maria, died 1880, John, died 1881 and Emma Maria, died 1926. Each gable has crockets and finials. Square spire rises behind gables. Listing NGR: SK3414235859 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 468982 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Thomas Skevington is a Grade II listed memorial located in the General Cemetery in Derby, East Midlands. It commemorates Thomas Skevington, situated in an unparished area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9190, -1.4937
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE22 3QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby North
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26282923 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery?
- Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE22 3QW), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery?
- Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE22 3QW.
- Is Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery a listed building?
- Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Thomas Skevington In The General Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE22 3QW.