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HER Number:MDV33571
Name:Headstones to John Wade and Eleanor Symons, St. Peter Ad Vincula Churchyard, Combe Martin

Summary

Headstones with accompanying footstones about four to seven metres south of the south porch of the church. Inscribed to John Wade, mariner, died 1814 and other member of family, and Eleanor Symons.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 586 462
Map Sheet:SS54NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCombe Martin
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCOMBE MARTIN

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS54NE/7/7
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVESTONE (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV330989.

Group of 4 headstones approx 4-7m south of south porch of church of st. Peter ad vincula. Comprising 2 headstones and 2 footstones. Late c18/early c19. Slate. All nowy-arched. Headstone to john wade, mariner (d 1814) and other member of family with angel's bust to head. Footstone has urn to head with verse 'farewell my dear and loving wife' etc. Headstone with inscription to eleanor symons and footstone with urn to head with verse 'free from all care and pain. ' etc (doe).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV75466.

Doe/hhr:combe martin/(9/4/1987)37.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1189 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Group of 2 headstones & 2 footstones approx 4-7m south of south porch of church of St. Peter ad Vincula. Late c18/early c19. Slate. All nowy-arched. John Wade & family members; Eleanor Symons. Decorated.


Historic England, 2016, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV359353.

Group of 4 headstones approximately 4-7 metres south of south porch of Church of St. Peter ad Vincula. Group of 4 gravestones comprising 2 headstones and 2 footstones. Late C18/early C19. Slate. All nowy-arched. Headstone to John Wade, mariner (d. 1814) and other member of family with angel's bust to head. Footstone has urn to head with verse 'Farewell my dear and loving wife' etc. Headstone with inscription to Eleanor Symons and footstone with urn to head with verse 'Free from all care and pain...' etc.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV330989Migrated Record: Department of Environment.
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 1189.
SDV359353National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2016. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital. [Mapped feature: #19211 ]
SDV75466Migrated Record:

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 17 2016 9:14AM