Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tower Of Former Parish Church
In or near Wyesham.
Tower Of Former Parish Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tower Of Former Parish Church in Gloucestershire, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL16 8AQ, and entry to the site is free.
About
Tower Of Former Parish Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1299283). 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 SO 51 SE COLEFORD MARKET PLACE 4/14 Tower of former parish church II Church tower. 1821, Henry Poole. Coursed and dressed rubble stone. Gothic. Square with 3 stages. Large blind arch to east marking position of former attached octagonal church (demolished in 1882). Small blocked openings on second stage, twin-light louvred belfry windows on third stage. Doors on 3 sides, blocked to north and west. Embattled parapet with pinnacles as continuation of stepped diagonal buttresses. Clock faces on south, west and north sides. Listing NGR: SO5750610699 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 353705 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower of Former Parish Church is a Grade II listed building located in South Wales. It serves as a memorial, reflecting the historical significance of the site. The structure is notable for its architectural features and heritage value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7933, -2.6175
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Coleford
- Postcode
- GL16 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26586696 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower Of Former Parish Church?
- Tower Of Former Parish Church is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8AQ), in the parish of Coleford.
- What is Tower Of Former Parish Church?
- Tower Of Former Parish Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower Of Former Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8AQ.
- Is Tower Of Former Parish Church a listed building?
- Tower Of Former Parish Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tower Of Former Parish Church a protected site?
- Yes — Tower Of Former Parish Church is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tower Of Former Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Tower Of Former Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower Of Former Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8AQ.