Memorials & monuments · South East England
Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin
Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1022474). 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 COMPTON BASSETT COMPTON BASSETT VILLAGE SU 07 SW 9/156 Three monuments in churchyard to west of west tower of Church of St Swithin GV II Group of three chest tombs, later C18 to C19, ashlar. From north: a) S. Stiles monument, later C18, with slab sides, baluster angles, moulded base and capstone. Very low relief rococo decoration to north side plaques. Inscription to Samuel Stiles, died 1769. b) Hammond monument, early C19, with baluster angles, moulded base and capstone. Oval plaque each side with cherub head spandrels. South inscription to Richard Hammond died 1801. c) R. Stiles monument, early C19, with moulded base, fluted frieze and fluted baluster angles. Two plaques each side with flower between. Inscription to Robert Stiles, died 1803. Listing NGR: SU0306671594 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 316280 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Three Monuments in the churchyard to the west of the west tower of the Church of St Swithin, located in Compton Bassett, South-East England, are designated as a Grade II listed building. These memorials reflect historical significance within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4433, -1.9573
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Compton Bassett
- Postcode
- SN11 8RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
Sources
- wikidata: Q26273425 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin?
- Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN11 8RE), in the parish of Compton Bassett.
- Is Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin a listed building?
- Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin free to visit?
- Yes, Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN11 8RE. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.