Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter
In or near South Barrow.
Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter — 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
- Castle Cary · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter is located in Somerset, postcode TA11 7DH. The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, which is 7.2 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1058836). 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 ST53SE 10/92 LYDFORD-ON-FOSSE CP HIGH STREET (West side) WEST LYDFORD Unknown monument in the churchyard 14 metres south of chancel of Church of St. Peter GV II Chest tomb. C17 Dressed lias and Ham stone. Classic oblong chest on a moulded plinth; (plinth buried at time of re-survey, August 1984); chest with elaborate scroll decoration to east and west ends; that to east end surrounding a clover-roof cross, that to west end a blank oval panel; south side with fluted end pilasters, north side with end pilasters with cherubic heads in relief; a lias panel inset between each pair of pilasters, that to north with the remains of an inscription. Hipped slab top cavetto moulded around its lower edge. Listing NGR: ST5649331862 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 267564 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Unknown Monument in the churchyard, 14 metres south of the chancel of the Church of St Peter in Lydford-on-Fosse, South-West England, is a Grade II listed memorial. Its designation reflects its historical significance within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0844, -2.6225
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Lydford-on-Fosse
- Postcode
- TA11 7DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26311090 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter?
- Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA11 7DH), in the parish of Lydford-on-Fosse.
- What is Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter?
- Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA11 7DH.
- Is Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter a listed building?
- Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter free to visit?
- Yes, Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Unknown Monument In The Churchyard 14 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA11 7DH.