Memorials & monuments · South West England
Willis Family Monument
Willis Family Monument — 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
Willis Family Monument is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1344967). 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 Funerary monument to the Willis family, dated 1765. MATERIALS: carved from limestone. DESCRIPTION: the monument has a rustic classical design and takes the form of a rectangular chest with canted ends and a frieze of acanthus leaves to the upper part. There are worn inscription panels commemorating members of the Willis family on all four faces, set within decorative frames and with carved drapery hanging down the sides. There are relief sculptures of cherubs above and at the upper corners of the larger panels (north and south), and cherub heads above the narrower side panels. The chest is surmounted by a square, fluted column with an embellished Corinthian capital. The column’s north and south sides each have with a niche and a cherub to its north and south sides, and flower decoration to the west and east. It is capped by a decorative flaming urn. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 269295 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Willis Family Monument is a Grade II* listed memorial located in South-West England. This notable structure commemorates the Willis family and is recognised for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1034, -3.0633
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Goathurst
- Postcode
- TA5 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
Sources
- wikidata: Q26263517 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willis Family Monument?
- Willis Family Monument is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 2DE), in the parish of Goathurst.
- Is Willis Family Monument a listed building?
- Willis Family Monument is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Willis Family Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Willis Family Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willis Family Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 2DE. It sits within the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency.