Nesbitt Memorial Approximately 16 Metres North East of the Vestry of the Church of St Mary the Virgin
NESBITT MEMORIAL APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES NORTH EAST OF THE VESTRY OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, SPELDHURST HILL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1241414
- Date first listed:
- 24-Aug-1990
- List Entry Name:
- Nesbitt Memorial Approximately 16 Metres North East of the Vestry of the Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Statutory Address:
- NESBITT MEMORIAL APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES NORTH EAST OF THE VESTRY OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, SPELDHURST HILL
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1241414
- Date first listed:
- 24-Aug-1990
- List Entry Name:
- Nesbitt Memorial Approximately 16 Metres North East of the Vestry of the Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Statutory Address 1:
- NESBITT MEMORIAL APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES NORTH EAST OF THE VESTRY OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, SPELDHURST HILL
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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:
- NESBITT MEMORIAL APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES NORTH EAST OF THE VESTRY OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, SPELDHURST HILL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Kent
- District:
- Tunbridge Wells (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Speldhurst
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 55379 41463
Details
TQ 55 41 SPELDHURST SPELDHURST HILL (north side), SPELDHURST 12/547 Nesbitt memorial approx 16m north east of the vestry of the Church of St Mary the Virgin GV II
Memorial. Dated 1807 in memory of William Andrew Nesbitt. It is signed by Coade. Coadestone on brick. Relatively large rectangular pedestal with cornice of bay leaf ornament. Each end are swags of material. On the sides rectangular panels are flanked by inverted torches. On top is a large lamp with fluted base and flames rise from the top. It stands on a one step plinth which includes the sockets from area railings. South side is inscribed in Roman serif upper and lower case lettering and records the death of William Nesbitt in 1807 and his daughter Marianne in 1806.
Listing NGR: TQ5537941463
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 440467
- 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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