Memorials & monuments · South West England
Knill's Monument, Worvas
Knill's Monument, Worvas — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knill's Monument, Worvas is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1143386). 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 Knill's Monument, 1. Worvas 1587 SW 53 NW 5/14 4.6.52 II 2. 1782. A tall granite pyramid, originally intended as a mausoleum for his remains by John knill, one time Mayor of St Ives. Now serves as a landmark and a centre of a memorial ceremony held every five years. ~ Listing NGR: SW5163038668 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 68916 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knill's Monument is a Grade II* listed memorial located in Worvas, South-West England. It commemorates a notable figure and is distinguished by its architectural significance. The monument contributes to the historical landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1958, -5.4814
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- TR26 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530993 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knill's Monument, Worvas?
- Knill's Monument, Worvas is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 3HL), in the parish of St. Ives.
- Is Knill's Monument, Worvas a listed building?
- Knill's Monument, Worvas is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Knill's Monument, Worvas free to visit?
- Yes, Knill's Monument, Worvas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knill's Monument, Worvas?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 3HL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.