James Hammett Monument, East of the North West Corner of the Church Yard of the Church of Saint John
JAMES HAMMETT MONUMENT, EAST OF THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE CHURCH YARD OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN, DORCHESTER ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1323627
- Date first listed:
- 10-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- James Hammett Monument, East of the North West Corner of the Church Yard of the Church of Saint John
- Statutory Address:
- JAMES HAMMETT MONUMENT, EAST OF THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE CHURCH YARD OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN, DORCHESTER ROAD
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1323627
- Date first listed:
- 10-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- James Hammett Monument, East of the North West Corner of the Church Yard of the Church of Saint John
- Statutory Address 1:
- JAMES HAMMETT MONUMENT, EAST OF THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE CHURCH YARD OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN, DORCHESTER 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:
- JAMES HAMMETT MONUMENT, EAST OF THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE CHURCH YARD OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN, DORCHESTER ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Dorset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Burleston and Tolpuddle
- National Grid Reference:
- SY 79034 94514
Details
TOLPUDDLE SY 7994 DORCHESTER ROAD (South Side)
15/174 James Hammett monument, east of the north west corner of the church yard of tile Church of Saint John
GV II*
Churchyard monument. Erected 1934 by Eric Gill. Headstone with shaped top and moulded surround. Inscription to James Hammett, died 1891, the only one of the Tolpuddle Martyrs to return to the village. Above inscription, the date 1834 surrounded by a chain. Graded for its importance in the history of the Trade Union movement.
Listing NGR: SY7903494514
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 106363
- 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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