Memorials & monuments · South East England
Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard
In or near Upper Rissington.
Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midla
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist, you can take a train to Kingham station, which is 8.3 km away. The postcode for the location is GL54 2FN, and entry is free.
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Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1090336). 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 GREAT RISSINGTON GREAT RISSINGTON VILLAGE SP 1917-2017 9/154 Row of 6 monuments and a single monument in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist cllm south of the churchyard GV II Row of six headstones next to churchyard path. Late C18-early C19. Limestone. From left to right: a) Headstone to William Smith, died 1829. Tall segmental-headed headstone with urn containing fruit and flowers and foliate scrollwork at the top. b) Headstone. Early C18. Sunken inscription panel with scalloped moulding to the margin. Winged angel's flanked by two rosettes and two hour-glasses at the top. No legible inscription. c) Headstone to William Smith, died 1822. Similar in style to previously recorded headstone also to William Smith (q.v.). d) Headstone with partially legible inscription possibly including the date 1747. Sunken inscription plaque with scalloped margin. Winged angel's head flanked by single plant motifs in bold relief above the inscription. e) Headstone to William Smith, died 1800 and Mary, his wife died 179-. Similar in style to previous monuments to others of that name but the urn above the inscription is draped with swags. f) Double headstone. Mid C18. No legible inscription. Double segmental-head each with winged angel's head in bold relief at the top. Foliate scrollwork and drapery down the sides of the headstone. g) Single headstone at centre of group of three headstones c3m to the north of the latter. Partially legible inscription including the dates 1760 and 1731. Segmental head. Square inscription plaque with a wide moulded margin. Small winged angel's head with down-folded wings at the top. Foliate scrollwork either side of the angel's head. Listing NGR: SP1953617140 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data sys
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 Row of 6 Monuments and a Single Monument is located in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist in Great Rissington, Gloucestershire. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance within the West Midlands region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8525, -1.7178
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Great Rissington
- Postcode
- GL54 2FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26382737 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard?
- Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 2FN), in the parish of Great Rissington.
- What is Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard?
- Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midla
- How do I get to Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 2FN.
- Is Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard a listed building?
- Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard a protected site?
- Yes — Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Row Of 6 Monuments And A Single Monument In The Churchyard Of Teh Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 11 Metres South Of The Churchyard?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 2FN. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.