List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: BAXTER MONUMENT
List entry Number: 1298763
Location
BAXTER MONUMENT
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Telford and Wrekin | Unitary Authority | Ercall Magna |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 08-Apr-1983
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 362100
Asset Groupings
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
ERCALL MAGNA ROWTON
1.
5362 Baxter Monument
SJ 61 NW 22/236
II GV
2.
Probably late C19. Very squat obelisk on plinth with bronze shield with inscription.
"Richard Baxter great divine author and eminent citizen of the 17th century. Son of
Richard Baxter and Beatrice nee Adney born here in Rowton AD 1615. Died in London
1691".
Richard Baxter 1615-91, the Presbyterian theologian is said to have lived in a house
on the site of Baxter House in Rowton.
Listing NGR: SJ6133119907
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National Grid Reference: SJ 61331 19907
Map
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