Record Details
| NHER Number: | 65457 |
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| Type of record: | Structure |
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| Name: | Memorial to George Beloe south of St Nicholas' Church |
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Summary
Memorial to George Beloe, who was killed in 1845 when the Yarmouth suspension bridge collapsed into the river. This limestone headstone has a relief representation of the bridge, which had been built in 1830. See NHER 50515 for further information on the New Road Bridge.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 5244 0800 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG50NW |
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| Parish: | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Memorial within churchyard (NHER 65454) of St Nicholas' Church (NHER 4329).
Previously recorded under NHER 4329.
February 1998. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Headstone to George Beloe. 1845. Limestone. Rectangular with a shallow shaped head in which is a relief representation of the Yarmouth suspension bridge collapsing into the river. The bridge was by JJ Scoles, 1830. Inscription as follows: 'Sacred/ to the memory of/ George H.J. Beloe/ the beloved son of/ Louisa Beloe/ who was unfortunately drowned/ by the fall/ of the suspension bridge/ the 2nd of May 1845/ aged 9 years'."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 13 March 2022.
See NHER 50515 for further information on the New Road Bridge.
P. Watkins (HES), 13 March 2022.
Monument Types
- GRAVESTONE (19th Century - 1845 AD to 1845 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| <S1> | Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1096818. |
Related records
| 65454 | Part of: Churchyard of St Nicholas' Church (Monument) |