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Latitude: 52.7447 / 52°44'41"N
Longitude: -0.8647 / 0°51'52"W
OS Eastings: 476739
OS Northings: 316950
OS Grid: SK767169
Mapcode National: GBR BP3.XY5
Mapcode Global: WHFK6.P8GN
Plus Code: 9C4XP4VP+V4
Entry Name: Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James
Listing Date: 7 January 1988
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1307784
English Heritage Legacy ID: 189794
ID on this website: 101307784
Location: St James's Church, Burton Lazars, Melton, Leicestershire, LE14
County: Leicestershire
District: Melton
Civil Parish: Burton and Dalby
Built-Up Area: Burton Lazars
Traditional County: Leicestershire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Leicestershire
Church of England Parish: Melton Mowbray Team
Church of England Diocese: Leicester
Tagged with: Monument
SK 71 NE BURTON AND DALBY MELTON ROAD
Burton Lazars
(east side)
5/22 Squire's Monument,
5M north west of
Church of St.James
G.V. II*
Chest tomb surmounted by elaborate monument. Erected by the
executors of William Squire, d.1781. Limestone, formerly painted
and gilt, with iron railing. Oval plinth of 3 steps. Moulded
chest with corner volutes and to south, illegible inscribed
panel. At each end a circular pier, decorated with relief
panels, with symbols of Death, each topped by a globe. Above, a
sarcophagus on volutes, with an oval figurative panel at each
end. Above again, resting on 4 balls, a tall concave sided
decorated obelisk, with an oval perforation containing an urn,
and topped with a ball finial. Against the obelisk, figures
representing Faith and Hope. The monument is surrounded by a
spiked railing and is approximately 6M high.
Listing NGR: SK7673916950
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