Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument
Knill's Monument

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A tall granite pyramid, originally intended as a mausoleum for his remains, by John Knill – one time Mayor of St Ives. It now serves as a landmark and a centre of a memorial ceremony held every five years.
Title

Knill's Monument

Date

1782

Medium

granite ashlar

Measurements

H 1525 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E)

Accession number

TR26_TJ_S037

Work type

Tomb or mausoleum

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II* (England and Wales)

Listing date

04/06/52

Access

at all times

Inscription description

on side of monument: JOHANNES / KNILL / 1782

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Located at

Steeple Lane, St Ives

TR26 2AY

On Worvas Hill overlooking St. Ives