Lewis Monument, in Churchyard About 15 Metres South of East End of Chancel, Church of St John the Baptist
LEWIS MONUMENT, IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 15 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1299153
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Lewis Monument, in Churchyard About 15 Metres South of East End of Chancel, Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- LEWIS MONUMENT, IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 15 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1299153
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Lewis Monument, in Churchyard About 15 Metres South of East End of Chancel, Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- LEWIS MONUMENT, IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 15 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HIGH STREET
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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:
- LEWIS MONUMENT, IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 15 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Forest of Dean (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Ruardean
- National Grid Reference:
- SO6213617671
Details
SO 61 NW RUARDEAN HIGH STREET
(north side)
5/175 Lewis monument, in churchyard, about
15m south of east end of chancel,
Church of St. John the Baptist
II
Pedestal tomb; John Lewis, 1845; stone. Wide moulded projection
to lid: above a stop, set back, with roll, and torus moulding
rising to central cap: moulded edge with gadrooned top edge, above
a square cyma dome covered with leaves. Vertical leaf frieze,
reeded frame to sides with square corner paterae. Moulded base.
Well-cut lettering, 'Sacred' in Gothic script, scrolls below, some
italic letters. Lettering shows signs of painting.
Listing NGR: SO6213617671
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 354256
- 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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