Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower
CATHERINE BEST MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 12 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER, CHURCH ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1152906
- Date first listed:
- 22-Oct-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower
- Statutory Address:
- CATHERINE BEST MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 12 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER, CHURCH ROAD
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- Date:
- 1999-08-16
- Reference:
- IOE01/00410/05
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1152906
- Date first listed:
- 22-Oct-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower
- Statutory Address 1:
- CATHERINE BEST MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 12 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER, CHURCH ROAD
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CATHERINE BEST MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 12 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER, CHURCH ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Cheltenham (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Leckhampton with Warden Hill
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 94301 19384
Details
LECKHAMPTON CHURCH ROAD SO 91 NW (south side) 4/116 Catherine Best monument in the churchyard of the Church of St Peter c12m south of the tower
GV II
Tall Go thick style monument to Catherine Best, widow of John Rycroft Best, youngest daughter of Richard Count de Vins, died 1855, and other members of that family. Limestone with large bronze plaque. Pedestal with inscripton on the east and north sides; tall rectangular column above with pointed-arched recess containing a bronze plaque depicting a life-size figure of an angel in relief; the angel holds a cloth on which there is a further inscription; cross finial at the apex; corner pinnacles now lost. The monument lies within a rectangular enclosure with a spear- headed railing.
Listing NGR: SO9430119384
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 135066
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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