George Monument Approximately 5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Peter and St Paul
GEORGE MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES EAST OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, MEDINA ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1333420
- Date first listed:
- 18-Mar-1999
- List Entry Name:
- George Monument Approximately 5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Peter and St Paul
- Statutory Address:
- GEORGE MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES EAST OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, MEDINA ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1333420
- Date first listed:
- 18-Mar-1999
- List Entry Name:
- George Monument Approximately 5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Peter and St Paul
- Statutory Address 1:
- GEORGE MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES EAST OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, MEDINA ROAD
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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:
- GEORGE MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES EAST OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, MEDINA ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- City of Portsmouth (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SU 65047 05536
Details
PORTSMOUTH
SU60NE MEDINA ROAD, Wymering 774-1/2/473 (North side) George monument approx 5m E of Chancel of Church of St Peter and St Paul
GV II
Chest tomb. c1781. Ashlar. Recessed fluted pilaster at each corner with sloping shaft, moulded cap and base set on plinth, lid capping with vertical incisions, weathered top slab. On long north side is a raised oval panel with sea shell relief at each corner. Inscription reads "To the memory of Mr James George who died Nov. 11th 1781 aged 55 years, also Mrs Sarah George wife of the above who died April 18th 1813 aged 74 years. Also 4 children who died in their infancy. Also Hannah wife of James George who died 29th ---- aged -- years". Other inscriptions illegible. This monument formerly had an iron railed enclosure. Top stonework on south-east corner broken away. Some ivy and vegetation growth.
Listing NGR: SU6505205567
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 474945
- 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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