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HER Number: | MDV33457 |
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Name: | Coronation stone, Belstone |
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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 |
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Map Sheet: | SX69SW |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Belstone |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | BELSTONE |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/255
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Constructed, XX - 1911 AD to 1911 AD (Between))
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
SDV350269 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Belstone. Provisional List. Historic Houses Register. Unknown. 9. [Mapped feature: #87924 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV33455 | Related to: Village stocks, Belstone (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Nov 16 2018 2:58PM |
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