Monument To Spencer Perceval is a Grade II listed building in the Newark and Sherwood local planning authority area, England. First listed on 11 August 1961. Monument.

Monument To Spencer Perceval

WRENN ID: under-pinnacle-root
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Newark and Sherwood
Country: England
Date first listed: 11 August 1961
Type: Monument
Source: Historic England listing

Description

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

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