Memorials & monuments · South East England
Valentine Gray Monument
In or near Carisbrooke.
Valentine Gray Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Valentine Gray Monument is located in the Isle of Wight, postcode PO30 1JT. The nearest railway station is Wootton, which is 4.3 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Valentine Gray Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1088078). 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 596/0/10011 CHURCH LITTEN 07-AUG-02 Valentine Gray Monument II Monument. Erected 1822. Portland stone. Small monument with a square pedestal with inscribed panelled sides and a short obelisk on top with an urn finial. Inscriptions:- To the Memory of Valentine Gray The Little Sweep Interred January the 5th AD 1822 In the 10th Year of His Age. In Testimony of The General Feeling for suffering Innocence. This Monument Is errected By Public Subscription. NOTE: Erected by public subscription in 1822 in memory of Valentine Gray, the boy chimney sweep who died as a result of ill treatment by his employer Benjamin Davis. A good example of a small late Georgian public monument. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489664 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Apollo Theatre is a community theatre located in Newport, Isle of Wight, originally a Methodist chapel. It hosts a variety of performances, including films and live theatre productions, and is known for its commitment to showcasing diverse artistic expressions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Valentine Gray Monument is a memorial located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6981, -1.2932
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Newport and Carisbrooke
- Postcode
- PO30 1JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.apollo-theatre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26380464 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valentine Gray Monument?
- Valentine Gray Monument is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 1JT), in the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke.
- What is Valentine Gray Monument?
- Valentine Gray Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Valentine Gray Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 1JT.
- Is Valentine Gray Monument a listed building?
- Valentine Gray Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Valentine Gray Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Valentine Gray Monument is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Valentine Gray Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Valentine Gray Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Valentine Gray Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 1JT.