See important guidance on the use of this record.

If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.

Summary

Headstone dated 1766, restored probably in the early 19th century, to east-south-east of St Mary's church.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1213508: SNOW HEADSTONE APPROXIMATELY 17 METRES TO EAST SOUTH EAST OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF SAINT MARY

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS82NW/2/8
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 398121

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Molland, 60 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV337231.

Snow headstone approximately 17 metres to east-south-east of chancel of Church of St. Mary. Dated 1766, restored probably in the early 19th century. Sandstone, 18th century headstone with bevelled corners, enclosed in larger 19th century segmental-headed tooled sandstone headstone. Inscribed: "Here Lieth in hope of a joy/ful Resurrection the Body of Wilmet the Wife of/THOMAS SNOW of this/parish who Departed this Life/the 13 day of December 1766/Aged 59 years. / Pity Nor Sorrow for me take Love/Another for my Sake". Lightly carved banner inscription in head, "Reedeem the Time" to left, illegible to right, and with central winged cherub's head. Small chamfered rectangular opening in 19th century frame at rear revealing inscribed name of 18th century mason: "JOHN SNOW".

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

Other details: LBS 398121.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.