Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at south west Corner of Churchyard, Gilston Lane, Gilston - East Hertfordshire
Monument. 1923, Carved stone crucifixion group. Christ carved in relief on tapering cross with slightly tapered arms. In fine letter cutting on cubic base-block an inscription in memory of Geoffrey Stewart Johnston killed in Flanders 1915. An outstanding monumental group with distinctive relief figure-carving and fine letter cutting. Part of a group with the medieval parish church. The top of the cross has separated from the base and is currently lying separately within the graveyard. Parish considering sources of fund raising.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- JOHNSTON MONUMENT AT GILSTON PARISH CHURCH AT SOUTH WEST CORNER OF CHURCHYARD
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1101277
- Local Planning Authority:
- East Hertfordshire
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Commemorative monument
Location
- Building Name:
- Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at south west Corner of Churchyard
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District / Borough:
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish:
- Gilston
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Hertford and Stortford
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
Contact Details
Neville Doe 01223 582749
