Benchmarks - St John the Evangelist - Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
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N 51° 43.808 W 002° 22.653
30U E 542988 N 5731206
Two cut benchmarks on the tower of St John the Evangelist church, Slimbridge.
Waymark Code: WMY4GY
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/19/2018
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Two cut benchmarks on the tower of St John the Evangelist church, Slimbridge.
|
Square |
Easting |
Northing |
Mark type |
Description |
Height |
Order |
Datum |
Verified year |
Metres above ground |
|
SO |
7402 |
0356 |
CUT MARK |
ST JOHNS CH TWR S FACE |
14.859 |
3 |
'N' |
1966 |
0.800 |
|
SO |
7402 |
0356 |
CUT MARK |
ST JOHNS CH TWR SW BUTT SW FACE |
15.042 |
3 |
'N' |
1966 |
1.100 |
St John's church is Early 13th century, although the west tower, spire, and chancel are late 13th century.
"Three-stage tower, pinnacles at 45°, open C14 parapet, octagonal spire with lunettes on cardinal faces. West face of tower 3-light window flanked by niches linked by drip, over C19 door, at second stage triple niche and various carved shields, above string elongated quatrefoil in rectangular panel above square clock face, 2-light C14 baby light. Diagonal buttresses with 5 offsets plus plinth; stair clamp north-east corner."
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