Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The Congreve Monument
The Congreve Monument — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Congreve Monument is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details SP 6737 STOWE 9/81 STOWE SCHOOL The Congreve Monument 25.9.51 I Circa 1737 perhaps by Kent. Small stone obelisk with a trophy of comic masks and surmounted by a monkey supposed to be holding a mirror. Erected by Lord Cobham as a memorial to his friend Congreve, the playwright. Stands on a small island in the Octagon Lake. Listing NGR: SP6783637062 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 396478 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Congreve Monument is a Grade I listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the contributions of the Congreve family, notable figures in the region's history. The monument stands as a significant example of commemorative architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0278, -1.0127
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Congreve Monument?
- The Congreve Monument is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5EE), in the parish of Stowe.
- Is The Congreve Monument a listed building?
- The Congreve Monument is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is The Congreve Monument free to visit?
- Yes, The Congreve Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Congreve Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5EE. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.