Memorials & monuments · South West England
Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary
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Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary — 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
- Ledbury · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Smith Monument is located in the churchyard about 4 metres west of the south porch of the Church of St Mary, with the postcode GL18 2AQ. The nearest railway station is Ledbury, which is 7.4 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1078510). 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 DYMOCK THE VILLAGE SO 73 SW (north side) 5/111 Smith monument, in the churchyard, about 4m west of south porch, Church of St. Mary GV II* Chest tomb. William Smith, died 1746. Stone. Flat lid, moulded edge; south side elaborate rococo decoration around inscription, with central head over. North side raised rectangular panel with scalloped corners, containing rococo decoration. Pilaster ends, rococo decoration to main face and returns. All on a moulded base. Later inscription to Thomas Commins, died 1780. A good and little weathered example of rococo work. Listing NGR: SO7003031223 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 125929 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 Smith Monument is a Grade II* listed memorial located in the churchyard of St Mary, approximately four metres west of the south porch in Dymock, Gloucestershire. It is a notable example of commemorative architecture in the West Midlands.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9787, -2.4377
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Dymock
- Postcode
- GL18 2AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537291 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary?
- Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL18 2AQ), in the parish of Dymock.
- What is Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary?
- Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL18 2AQ.
- Is Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL18 2AQ.