Memorials & monuments · South West England

Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major

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Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Yeovil Pen Mill · 7.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Shorland Monument, the nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, located 7.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA22 8LW. Entry to the monument is free.

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Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1057294). 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 Shorland monument, Church Street. 10/46 8/46 ------------------------------------ ST5222 10/46 ILCHESTER CP CHURCH STREET (East side) Shorland monument in churchyard, about 8 metres south-west of west door, Church of St. Mary Major GV II Chest tomb. C18. Ham stone. Moulded plinth; one fielded panel each face, with single fielded-panel pilasters each flank; moulded coving to shallow hipped top with rounded leading edges. Commemorates Edith, died 1764, and Amelia, died 1767, both wives of John Shorland. Listing NGR: ST5223822606 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 263428 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Shorland Monument marks the site of the Roman town of Ilchester, known as Lindinis. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the area, which includes remnants of military occupation and urban development from the Roman period.

Place summary

Shorland Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard about 8 metres south-west of the west door of the Church of St Mary Major in Ilchester, South-West England. The monument commemorates significant historical figures and reflects the area's heritage.

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Coordinates: 51.0009, -2.6820
District: Somerset
Parish: Ilchester
Postcode: BA22 8LW
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
Nearest railway station: Yeovil Pen Mill — 7.9 km
Official site: www.pastscape.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26309499 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major?: Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 8LW), in the parish of Ilchester.
What is Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major?: Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major?: The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA22 8LW.
Is Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major a listed building?: Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major free to visit?: Yes, Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major is free to enter.
How do I get to Shorland Monument In Churhcyard About 8 Metres South West Of West Door, Church Of St Mary Major?: The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 8LW.