Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary
Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1091738). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Details COWLEY COWLEY VILLAGE SO 9614 10/80 Robert Briggs monument in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary GV II* Chest tomb to Robert Briggs, senior, died 1709. and Edward Briggs, date of death illegible. Limestone. Moulded plinth. Raised rectangular inscription panel with a moulded margin and water leaf decoration on the north side. Figure of man in contemporary dress, holding a hat in one hand to the left. Figure of a woman holding flowers within an alcove formed by drapery, skull and palm leaves below. Similar inscription panel on the south side, flanked by the figures of two women: the woman on the left is smaller than the other with an eroded swag above and a winged hourglass below, the taller woman stands within an alcove formed by drapery. Lyre- shaped ends. Cherub holding an open bible at the east end; cartouche-like decoration and fruit at the west end. Thick capping with moulded margin. The representations of full figures in contemporary dress make this monument particularly unusual. Listing NGR: SO9652014645 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 135031 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Robert Briggs Monument is a memorial located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary in Cowley, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8304, -2.0519
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cowley
- Postcode
- GL53 9NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q17536381 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 9NL), in the parish of Cowley.
- Is Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Robert Briggs Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 9NL. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.