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Latitude: 53.2295 / 53°13'46"N
Longitude: -1.0431 / 1°2'35"W
OS Eastings: 463972
OS Northings: 370701
OS Grid: SK639707
Mapcode National: GBR 9FR.F44
Mapcode Global: WHFGS.Y3F0
Entry Name: Monument to Spencer Perceval
Listing Date: 11 August 1961
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1045447
English Heritage Legacy ID: 242268
Location: Perlethorpe cum Budby, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG22
County: Nottinghamshire
District: Newark and Sherwood
Civil Parish: Perlethorpe cum Budby
Traditional County: Nottinghamshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Nottinghamshire
Church of England Parish: Perlethorpe
Church of England Diocese: Southwell and Nottingham
PERLETHORPE THORESBY PARK
SK 67 SW
CUM BUDBY
1/126 Monument to
Spencer Perceval
11.8.61
II
Sarcophagus on base. 1812. Ashlar. Rectangular base has
inscribed plinth and moulded cornice. Plinth inscribed 'And you,
great Spencer, with your latest breath, Did'st feel your ruling
passion strong in Death. Such in those moments as in all the
past Oh save my country Heaven was your last.' Base inscribed
'In memory of The Right Honourable excellent and most Amiable
Spencer Perceval, Basely and Barbarously murdered in the Exercise
of his Duty May 11th 1812'. Sarcophagus has scalloped rounded
ends, scrolled reeded cradles, and hipped lid. Spencer Perceval
was Prime Minister 1809-1812 and was shot in the House of
Commons.
Listing NGR: SK6397270701
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
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