Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr
In or near Wembdon.
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr — 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
- Bridgwater · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard of St Edward King and Martyr is located at postcode TA5 2DE in Somerset. The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, which is 5.8 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1058948). 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 ST22NE GOATHURST CP GOATHURST VILLAGE 7/34 Unidentified monument in churchyard, about 8 m south of nave, Church of St Edward King and Martyr GV II Unknown chest tomb. Early C18. Dressed stone. Partially buried oblong chest with raised panels to north and south, inscriptions much obscured by plant growth; ends of chest canted; hipped slab top with canted ends. Listing NGR: ST2565534336 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 269294 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Unidentified Monument in the churchyard, located about 8 metres south of the nave of the Church of St Edward King and Martyr in Goathurst, South-West England, is a Grade II listed building. Its specific historical significance remains unknown, contributing to its enigmatic presence within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1035, -3.0632
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Goathurst
- Postcode
- TA5 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26311253 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr?
- Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 2DE), in the parish of Goathurst.
- What is Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr?
- Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 2DE.
- Is Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr a listed building?
- Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr a protected site?
- Yes — Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr free to visit?
- Yes, Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St Edward King And Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 2DE.