Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen
In or near Chaffcombe.
Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen, the nearest railway station is Crewkerne, located 9.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is TA19 0PW, and entry is free.
About
Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1056197). 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 ST31SE 2/53 KNOWLE ST GILES CP CRICKET LANE(East side)CRICKET MALHERBIE.Two monuments in churchyard,4 and 6 metres south of chancel,Church of St Mary Magdalen GII Two chest tombs:(a)Plimton monument about 4 metres south of chancel doorway:Chest tomb.C17.Ham stone.Moulded plinth:plain sides and flankes;cyma-recta coving to heavy flat top.Commemorates Thomas Plimton,died 1672,and Thomas Plimpton the Younger,died 1665,with others.(b) Baker monument about 6 metres south of chancel window:Chest tomb.C17.Ham stone.Base buried;plain sides and flanks:cyma-racta coving to heavy flat top,Commemorates Joane Baker.Daughter of Robert,died 1678(This inscription in simple incised 'frame' with crude hourglass aid face in-side panels);others commemorated include Robert Baker died 1735. Listing NGR: ST3613211531 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 262179 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Two Monuments in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalen, located 4 and 6 metres south of the chancel in Knowle St. Giles, South-West England, are Grade II listed buildings. These memorials are notable for their historical significance within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8997, -2.9096
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Knowle St. Giles
- Postcode
- TA19 0PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26307835 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen?
- Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA19 0PW), in the parish of Knowle St. Giles.
- What is Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen?
- Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA19 0PW.
- Is Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen a listed building?
- Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen a protected site?
- Yes — Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen free to visit?
- Yes, Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA19 0PW. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.