Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist
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Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1022504). 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 LITTLE SOMERFORD THE STREET ST 98 SE (north side) 3/275 Two monuments in churchyard about 6m south of chancel of Church of St John the Baptist GV II Two chest tombs, early C19. From east: a) Day monument, pennant stone with lyre ends and two oval low relief south plaques with cherub heads between. Moulded base and capstone. Inscription to William Day, died 1812. b) About 3m west of a). Unidentified square monument with reeded angle strips and raised lozenge plaque each side. Moulded cornice. Listing NGR: ST9674384365 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 316402 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
The Two Monuments in the churchyard, located about six metres from the chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist in Little Somerford, South-East England, are designated as a Grade II listed building. These memorials commemorate significant local figures and reflect the historical heritage of the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5582, -2.0484
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Little Somerford
- Postcode
- SN15 5JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q26273457 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist?
- Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 5JW), in the parish of Little Somerford.
- What is Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist?
- Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist?
- Drivers can use postcode SN15 5JW.
- Is Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist a listed building?
- Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist a protected site?
- Yes — Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist free to visit?
- Yes, Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Two Monuments In Churchyard About 6 Metes Of Chancel Of Church Of St John The Baptist?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 5JW. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.