Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John
MONUMENT TO ARTHUR KNOWLES IN THE CHURCHYARD APPROXIMATELY 9 METRES SOUTH OF SOUTH PORCH TO CHURCH OF ST JOHN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1153809
- Date first listed:
- 30-Sept-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John
- Statutory Address:
- MONUMENT TO ARTHUR KNOWLES IN THE CHURCHYARD APPROXIMATELY 9 METRES SOUTH OF SOUTH PORCH TO CHURCH OF ST JOHN
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1153809
- Date first listed:
- 30-Sept-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John
- Statutory Address 1:
- MONUMENT TO ARTHUR KNOWLES IN THE CHURCHYARD APPROXIMATELY 9 METRES SOUTH OF SOUTH PORCH TO CHURCH OF ST JOHN
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
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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:
- MONUMENT TO ARTHUR KNOWLES IN THE CHURCHYARD APPROXIMATELY 9 METRES SOUTH OF SOUTH PORCH TO CHURCH OF ST JOHN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Stroud (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Elmore
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 76720 14898
Details
SO 71 SE ELMORE -
4/28 Monument to Arthur Knowles in the churchyard approximately 9m south of south porch to Church of St. John GV II*
Chest tomb. Dated 1707. Limestone. Lyre-ended and carved in high relief. West end has elaborate heraldic cartouche above recumbent lion; east also has elaborate carving to heart-shaped cartouche. Central circular inscription panel to south flanked by putti holding an open book, with angelic musicians behind and smaller putti below; father time to left and death to right. North side has similar inscription panel enclosed by fringed curtains held open by figures bearing open books; again, father time and death. Cornice moulded top and chamfered base. Inscribed to north side to Arthur Knowles, died 1707, and on south to other members of family. An extremely well preserved and highly ornate example of mason's craftsmanship. (F. Burgess, English Churchyard Memorials, 1979; and D. Verey, Gloucestershire: The Vale and The Forest of Dean, 1976.)
Listing NGR: SO7672014898
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 131686
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Burgess, F, English Churchyard Memorials, (1963)
Verey, D, The Buildings of England: Gloucestershire 2 The Vale and The Forest of Dean, (1970)
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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