Memorials & monuments · London
Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church
Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1078786). 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 TL 3712 12/10 GREAT AMWELL, Great Amwell village, ST JOHNS LANE (north side), Monument to the memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on larger island below church 4.12.51 GV II Monumental pedestal and swagged urn in Coade stone, dated by inscription 1800 by Robert Mylne. Inscriptions in English or Latin on 4 faces. On S: 'Sacred to the memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton, Baronet, whose successful care, assisted by the patronage of his King, conveyed this stream to London. An immortal work: since men cannot more nearly imitate the Deity, than in bestowing Health.' On N face the same dedication in Latin. On W: 'From the spring of Chadwell, two miles west; and from this source of Amwell, the aquaduct meanders for the space of XL miles: conveying health, pleasure, and convenience, to the metropolis of Great Britain. On E: 'This humble tribute to the genius, talents, and elevation of mind, which conceived and executed this important aquaduct, is dedicated by Robert Mylne, Architect Engineer, etc. A C MDCCC.' A memorial to Sir Hugh Mydelton who constructed The New River 1609-13, by Robert Mylne (1733 - 1811) who was Surveyor to the company 1771 - 1811. Part of a group in a landscaped setting of great beauty (Harvey (1896) 119-20: Pevsner (1977) 149). Listing NGR: TL3719012551 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 355872 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton is a Grade II listed memorial located on Larger Island below the church in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, London. It commemorates Sir Hugh Mydelton, a notable historical figure. The site reflects the area's heritage and serves as a point of interest for those exploring local history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7948, -0.0121
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Great Amwell
- Postcode
- SG12 9SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
Sources
- wikidata: Q26349679 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church?
- Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG12 9SW), in the parish of Great Amwell.
- Is Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church a listed building?
- Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To The Memory Of Sir Hugh Mydelton On Larger Island Below Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG12 9SW. It sits within the Broxbourne parliamentary constituency.