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HER Number:MDV33423
Name:Bolt headstone, Holy Trinity Church, Drewsteignton

Summary

Bolt headstone approx. 10m east north-east of chancel of Church of Holy Trinity. Headstone. Dated 1836 in memory of John Bolt. Slate. Upright slab standing approximately 1.8m high with a shaped head, round-headed with acroteria. The head contains a carved urn, the acroteria flames. Below this the inscription (in Roman serif upper and lower case lettering) has a rectangular frame with sunbursts in the top corners. Below a carved scroll motif the inscription records the death of John Bolt in 1836.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 736 908
Map Sheet:SX79SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDrewsteignton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishDREWSTEIGNTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX79SW/18/7
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 94895

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVESTONE (Constructed, XIX - 1836 AD (Between) to 1836 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Drewsteignton, 73 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336831.

Bolt headstone approx. 10m east north-east of chancel of Church of Holy Trinity. Headstone. Dated 1836 in memory of John Bolt. Slate. Upright slab standing approximately 1.8m high with a shaped head, round-headed with acroteria. The head contains a carved urn, the acroteria flames. Below this the inscription (in Roman serif upper and lower case lettering) has a rectangular frame with sunbursts in the top corners. Below a carved scroll motif the inscription records the death of John Bolt in 1836.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336831List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Drewsteignton. Historic Houses Register. Unknown. 73. [Mapped feature: #87895 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV8456Related to: Holy Trinity parish church, Drewsteignton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 30 2024 3:37PM