Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court
William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- 15 min–45 min
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William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1091465). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Details SO 83 SE FORTHAMPTON 2/31 William la Zouche monument c5m south of south corner of 10.1.55 Forthampton Court (Formerly listed as Mediaeval tomb in the grounds of Forthampton Court) GV II Chest tomb probably of William la Zouche, Lord Zouche of Ashby, died 1337. Limestone tomb on sandstone plinth. South-east side of tomb divided into 5 panels with blind cusped decoration, raised heraldic shields within central 3 panels, single rose at the centre of flanking panels. Four carved stone bosses comprising angels clutching shields below panels. Opposite face of tomb missing. Thick capping with moulded margin. Effigy of recumbent knight with sword and shield on capping. Grotesque beast heads at either end probably not part of original tomb which is reputedly from the demolished Lady Chapel of Tewkesbury Abbey and was probably brought to the house by John Wakeman, last abbot of Tewkesbury. The tomb stood in a meadow north east of the Court until c1880. Listing NGR: SO8699631760 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 134151 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The William La Zouche Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 5 metres south of the south corner of Forthampton Court in Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. This structure commemorates William La Zouche and is significant for its historical value in the parish of Forthampton.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9841, -2.1908
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Forthampton
- Postcode
- GL19 4RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
Sources
- wikidata: Q26383780 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court?
- William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 4RD), in the parish of Forthampton.
- Is William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court a listed building?
- William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court free to visit?
- Yes, William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court is free to enter.
- How do I get to William La Zouche Monument Circa 5 Metres South Of South Corner Of Forthampton Court?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 4RD. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.