Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin
In or near Croscombe.
Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6147418.jpg){kind=link}
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Unknown Monument is located in the churchyard about 20 meters south of the south porch of the Church of St Mary The Virgin in Somerset, postcode BA5 3QS. The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, which is 5.2 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1058854). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details ST54SE CROSCOMBE CP CHURCH STREET (East side) 14/29 Unknown monument, in churchyard about 20 south of south porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin - 6V II Unknown chest tomb. C18. Dressed stone. Moulded plinth, fluted pilasters; a scrolly cartouche to each face, formerly with inscription, now much decayed; slab top cavetto moulded around its lower edge. Listing NGR: ST5905944401 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 267502 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Unknown Monument is a memorial located approximately 20 metres south of the south porch of the Church of St Mary The Virgin in Croscombe, South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1974, -2.5873
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Croscombe
- Postcode
- BA5 3QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26311118 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Historic churches · 0.0 km
The Bull Terrier
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
The Old Rectory
Historic houses · 0.2 km
The Old Manor
Stately homes · 0.2 km
Croscombe
Towns & cities · 0.6 km
Knowle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Worminster Sleight
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Worminster Sleight
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Bridge Over River Sheppey In Grounds Of Dinder House
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Thrupe Lane Swallett
Caves · 1.9 km
Old Bowlish House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Bowlish House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe — church in Croscombe, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory — house in Croscombe, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Stately homes · South West England
The Old Manor
The Old Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Mendip, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Croscombe
Croscombe — village in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Knowle Hill
Knowle Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 148 m.
Where to eat & stay near Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Lorax Patch
The Lorax Patch — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Ancient Gate House Hotel
Ancient Gate House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Lower Milton Caravan And Camping Site
Lower Milton Caravan And Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Wells Holiday Park
Wells Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Old Down Touring Park
Old Down Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wine Vaults, Public House
The Wine Vaults, Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Bekynton Brasserie
Bekynton Brasserie — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Knatchbull Arms
Knatchbull Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bath Cenotaph
Bath Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cross of Sacrifice
Cross of Sacrifice is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Grange Arch
Grange Arch is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
King Alfred Memorial
King Alfred Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin?
- Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 3QS), in the parish of Croscombe.
- What is Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin?
- Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA5 3QS.
- Is Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin a listed building?
- Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin free to visit?
- Yes, Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 3QS.