CATHERINE BEST MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 12 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER

Overview

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1152906
Date first listed:
22-Oct-1987
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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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
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.

End of official listing

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