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HER Number:MDV75987
Name:Chest Tomb in St. Peter's Churchyard, Thornbury

Summary

Early 18th century chest tomb.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 400 084
Map Sheet:SS40NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishThornbury
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishTHORNBURY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 91616

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TOMB (XVIII - 1702 AD to 1702 AD (Throughout))

Full description

English Heritage, 2009, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV343599.

Chest tomb approximately 6 metres - south of transept of Church of St Peter.
Chest tomb. Dated 1702. Squared stone chest and slate lid. Border inscription virtually illegible with epitaph at centre and carved skull and hourglass. Other details: LBS no 91616.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV343599List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 2009. Historic Houses Register. Historic Houses Register. Website.

Associated Monuments

MDV15178Related to: Thornbury, St. Peter (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 11 2009 9:18AM