Listed Building: MONUMENT TO SPENCER PERCEVAL (3.63.48)

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Grade II
Authority
EH LBS Legacy ID 242268
Date assigned 11 August 1961
Date last amended

Description

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. (NCC/js)

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Grid reference Centred SK 63971 70700 (3m by 2m)
Map sheet SK67SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Perlethorpe cum Budby, Newark

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Apr 29 2015 11:39AM

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