Memorials & monuments · South East England
Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept
In or near Upper Rissington.
Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept — 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
- Kingham · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Twelve Monuments in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist, you can reach it via Kingham railway station, which is 8.3 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is GL54 2FN. Entry to the site is free.
About
Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1090297). 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 RISSINGTON GREAT RISSINGTON VILLAGE SP 1917-2017 9/159 Twelve monuments in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist clm south of the south transept II Row of twelve headstones. Late C18-early C19. Mostly limestone. From left to right:- a) Headstone to Emma Blower, died 1818 with a plain segmental head. b) Headstone to Robert Cambray, died 1810 with a winged angel's head at the top and foliate scrollwork. c) Trefoil-headed sandstone headstone to Priscilla Cambray, died 1854 and Robert Cambray, died 1857. d) Plain headstone to John Wilkes, died 1781. e) Tall segmental-headed headstone to Thomas Cambray with an eroded inscription and shallowly carved decoration. f) Headstone to Thomas Cambray, died 1799 with a winged angel and foliate scrollwork in bold relief. g) Plain headstone to Richard Matthew, died 1806. h) Five C18 headstones with winged angel's head at the top of each. This row forms part of a large group beside the churchyard path. Listing NGR: SP1952317142 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 130892 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
Twelve Monuments in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist, located circa 1 metre south of the south transept in Great Rissington, Gloucestershire, are a collection of memorials. These monuments are designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting their historical significance within the West Midlands.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8525, -1.7180
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Great Rissington
- Postcode
- GL54 2FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26382697 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept?
- Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 2FN), in the parish of Great Rissington.
- What is Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept?
- Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 2FN.
- Is Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept a listed building?
- Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept a protected site?
- Yes — Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept free to visit?
- Yes, Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept is free to enter.
- How do I get to Twelve Monuments In Churchyard Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Circa 1 Metre South Of The South Transept?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 2FN. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.