Gambier-Parry Monument In The Churchyard, About 8M East Of Centre Of East Wall Of Chancel, Church Of The Holy Innocents

The Gambier-Parry monument is located in the churchyard about 8 meters east of the center of the east wall of the chancel at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highnam. This Grade II listed structure is a coped tomb dedicated to Thomas Gambier-Parry, who died in 1888, and was created by Sydney Gambier-Parry. The monument is made of stone and two types of marble and slightly tapers towards the foot with chamfered corners.

The coped top features intricate high relief carvings, including a projecting three-sided canopy at the east end, with crocketed ogee arches and pierced tracery below. The eaves are crenellated, and the stone roof is laid flat rather than vertical. On either side of the base, there are semi-octagonal shafts that rise from floriate corbelled bases, adorned with two rings and capitals. At the ridge, a cross rises from a three-step base, flanked by floriate crockets, and two coats of arms are positioned on each side.

The entire monument is set on a marble base with a moulded, chamfered top that features Gothic lettering. The moulded plinth below is made from a different type of marble, and the whole structure rests on a plain stone slab at ground level. Thomas Gambier-Parry was also responsible for building the church, Lodge, School, and Rectory.