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HER Number:MDV34312
Name:Petrockstow, Darnacott Headstone

Summary

Headstone approx 5m south of church of St. Petrock porch. Dated 1712

Location

Grid Reference:SS 512 091
Map Sheet:SS50NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishPetrockstow
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS50NW/7/3
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TOMB (Post Medieval to XVIII - 1540 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Petrockstow, 36 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV17647.

Darnacott headstone approx 5m south of church of St. Petrock porch. Dated 1712 to Seph Darnacott of Brightenzay. Ornate carved decoration in head including hourglass and foliage. Inscription is in raised panel at centre which has high relief corinthian column to either side.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV17647List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Petrockstow. Historic Houses Register. 36.

Associated Monuments

MDV15181Related to: Petrockstow, St. Petrock (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 13 2007 2:48PM