Sloper Monument, in the Churchyard, About 21 Metres North of West End of the Chancel, Church of St Mary
SLOPER MONUMENT, IN THE CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 21 METRES NORTH OF WEST END OF THE CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST MARY, MURRELLS END ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1172175
- Date first listed:
- 18-Oct-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Sloper Monument, in the Churchyard, About 21 Metres North of West End of the Chancel, Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- SLOPER MONUMENT, IN THE CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 21 METRES NORTH OF WEST END OF THE CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST MARY, MURRELLS END ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1172175
- Date first listed:
- 18-Oct-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Sloper Monument, in the Churchyard, About 21 Metres North of West End of the Chancel, Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- SLOPER MONUMENT, IN THE CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 21 METRES NORTH OF WEST END OF THE CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST MARY, MURRELLS END ROAD
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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:
- SLOPER MONUMENT, IN THE CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 21 METRES NORTH OF WEST END OF THE CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST MARY, MURRELLS END ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Forest of Dean (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Hartpury
- National Grid Reference:
- SO7807023673
Details
SO 72 SE HARTPURY MURRELLS END ROAD
8/53
Sloper monument, in the churchyard,
about 21m north of west end of the
chancel, Church of St. Mary
GV II*
Chest tomb; Thomas Sloper, died 1703; ashlar stone. Semi-circular
ends, with centre each side projecting slightly. Top appears to be
weathered remains of an effigy, possibly originally rather longer:
below a flat lid with moulded edge. Ends plain, with gadrooning
and moulding below at ground level: centre of sides a slightly sunk
rectangular panel, on south with a leaf surround to an oval centre,
on north panel has plain shield at top with drapery tied by ribbons
above, caught up at corners and hanging down sides. Plinth buried.
Small, neat lettering. Later inscription to daughter on north
side.
Listing NGR: SO7807023673
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 125585
- 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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