Memorials & monuments · South East England
Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles
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Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1052672). 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 COXWELL SU29SE Swan monument, approx. 4/120 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles GV II Chest tomb. Late C18. Stone. Moulded plinth. Fluted corner pilasters. Moulded panels. Moulded lid. Commemorates Thomas Swan, d.1778 (north side); somebody (name illegible) d.1765 (south side) ; John Swan, d.1768 (west end) ; and ihoms S Waters, d.1760 (east end). Listing NGR: SU2698893404 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 251567 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Swan Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 20 metres south of the junction of the nave and chancel of the Church of St Giles in Great Coxwell, Oxfordshire, within the West Midlands. The monument's designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6388, -1.6113
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Great Coxwell
- Postcode
- SN7 7NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
Sources
- wikidata: Q26304451 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles?
- Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN7 7NG), in the parish of Great Coxwell.
- What is Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles?
- Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles?
- Drivers can use postcode SN7 7NG.
- Is Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles a listed building?
- Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles a protected site?
- Yes — Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles free to visit?
- Yes, Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swan Monument, approximately 20 metres south of junction of nave and chancel of Church of St Giles?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN7 7NG. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.