Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holgate Monument
Holgate Monument — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Holgate Monument is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1063417). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details TA 11 SW BROCKLESBY BROCKLESBY PARK 1/30 Holgate Monument 1-11-66 G.V. I Monument 1785, by James Wyatt. Coade stone. Monument in the form of a triangular pedestal with concave sides supported on 3 tortoises and crowned by an urn. 2 circular steps rise to a double plinth and gadrooned base upon which stand 3 tortoises. From these creatures rises a fluted concave base from which the pedestal ascends. On one concave face of the pedestal is a panel inscribed. 'Erected by the first Baron Yarborough. To the memory of George Holgate of Melton, a tenant and friend who as a mark of gratitude and regard bequeathed to him a small estateat Cadney and who deserves to be remembered in the class of farmers as a most excellent character, entirely free from affectation of anything above that respectable station in life to which he was so great a credit.' On the other 2 sides are panels depicting a mourning figure and a seated Anona holding wheat ears. Above is an entablature and blocking course rising to an urn with gadrooned base, bent fluted upper part and flaring rim bearing branches and foliage in bas relief. Listing NGR: TA1394111160 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 196580 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holgate Monument is a Grade I listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates significant historical figures and showcases architectural merit, reflecting the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5847, -0.2803
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Brocklesby
- Postcode
- DN41 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Established
- 1785
Sources
- wikidata: Q26311468 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holgate Monument?
- Holgate Monument is in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN41 8PN), in the parish of Brocklesby.
- Is Holgate Monument a listed building?
- Holgate Monument is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Holgate Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Holgate Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holgate Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN41 8PN. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency.