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HER Number:MDV33457
Name:Coronation stone, Belstone

Summary

Stone dated 1911 erected to commemorate the coronation of George V. Tall roughly-dressed monolithic granite post standing approximately 2.2 metres high. The front is inscribed "GRV, 22. VI.1911." The rear has been inscribed to commemorate the Jubilee of Elizabeth II. A length of cast iron is set into the top. It might have been the base of a lamp holder or a sign-post.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 620 936
Map Sheet:SX69SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBelstone
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBELSTONE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/255
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Constructed, Early 20th Century - 1911 AD to 1911 AD)

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Belstone. Provisional List, 9 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV350269.

Stone dated 1911 erected to commemorate the coronation of George V. Tall roughly-dressed monolithic granite post standing approximately 2.2 metres high. The front is inscribed "GRV, 22. VI.1911." The rear has been inscribed to commemorate the Jubilee of Elizabeth II. A length of cast iron is set into the top. It might have been the base of a lamp holder or a sign-post.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350269List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Belstone. Provisional List. Historic Houses Register. Unknown. 9. [Mapped feature: #87924 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV134885Related to: Belstone Methodist Chapel (Building)
MDV33455Related to: Village stocks, Belstone (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 20 2024 11:03AM