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| HER Number: | MDV38213 |
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| Name: | Three Chest Tombs in St Michael's Churchyard |
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Summary
Group of three chest tombs to Smyth, Huxtable and Brownscombe families on south side of church. Early 19th century, slate slabs with decorative incised borders on brick plinths.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 677 313 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS63SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | East and West Buckland |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | EAST BUCKLAND |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS63SE/30/3
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 98905
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHEST TOMB (XIX - 1815 AD to 1837 AD (Between))
Full description
Department of Environment, 1987, East and West Buckland, 12 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV344410.
Group of three chest tombs to Smyth, Huxtable and Brownscombe families approximately 5 metres south of south porch of church of St. Michael Early 19th century. Slate slabs with decorative incised borders on brick plinth. To Elizabeth (died 1835) and William Smyth (died 1837) with verse; to William Huxtable (died 1815) and family, twin slate slabs with verses; and to Mary Brownscombe (died 1825) and family.
North Devon District Council, 2003, North Devon Buildings at Risk Survey 2000-2003, 54 (Report - Survey). SDV344372.
Huxtable slab cracked across top corner. All three slabs loose on plinths especially Smyth one (and plinth needs re-setting top courses). Other details: Photograph.
Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.
The three chest tombs are clearly visible from the air. Map object based on this Source.
Ordnance Survey, 2010, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV344030.
Map object based on this Source.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV341189 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). |
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| SDV344030 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2010. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV344372 | Report - Survey: North Devon District Council. 2003. North Devon Buildings at Risk Survey 2000-2003. North Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 54. |
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| SDV344410 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1987. East and West Buckland. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 12. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV18280 | Related to: St. Michael's Parish Church, East and West Buckland (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4599 - North Devon Buildings at Risk Survey 2000-2003
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 3 2010 8:52AM |
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