Follies · South Wales
Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary
In or near St Briavels.
Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Richard Croft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary is a folly in South Wales — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=24052
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The Tomb with Sarcophagus is located in the churchyard of the former Church of St Mary. It is a historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architectural and cultural significance of the area.
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 Tomb with Sarcophagus is a folly located in the churchyard of the former Church of St Mary in the Wye Valley, South Wales (postcode NP16). It is designated as a Grade II listed structure and is situated within areas of special scientific interest, including the River Wye SSSI and Severn Estuary SSSI, as well as the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6965, -2.6807
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Wye Valley
- Postcode
- NP16 6SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 6.3 km
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- osm: n9038141576 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary?
- Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6SF), in the parish of Wye Valley.
- What is Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary?
- Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6SF.
- Is Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tomb with Sarcophagus in Churchyard of Former Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6SF.