Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew
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Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midl
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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
You can visit the Monument to William Smart, located in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew, using the postcode GL15 6PR. The nearest railway station is Lydney, which is 5.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1186670). 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 10/265 Monument to William Smart in the churchyard c 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew GV II* Chest tomb. 1666. Sandstone. Thick flat top to moulded edge, sunk enriched panels, base sunk at time of survey, September 1983. At east end in heavy and crude raised lettering 'AS 1666' and west end 'WS 1680', elsewhere lettering in good capitals including 'William Smart 1680'. One of two very fine early monuments, c 2 metres south of monument to daughter of William Smart (qv). Listing NGR: ST5868899337 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 354608 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 William Smart is a Grade II* listed memorial located in the churchyard approximately 12 metres south-east of the south-east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew in Woolaston, Gloucestershire, in the West Midlands. This designated structure reflects notable historical significance within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6913, -2.5991
- 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: Q17537465 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew?
- Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6PR), in the parish of Woolaston.
- What is Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew?
- Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midl
- How do I get to Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6PR.
- Is Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew a listed building?
- Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew a protected site?
- Yes — Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew 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 William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6PR.