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Summary

On the west wall of the tower arch are several 19th century memorials to members of the Cornish family.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX75NW/2/24

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Dated, XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Council for the Care of Churches, 1992, North Huish, St Mary (Report - non-specific). SDV341872.

Memorials in the church to members of the Cornish family. Descriptions given.

Diocesan Advisory Committee, 1995, North Huish, Devon. St Mary's Church (Correspondence). SDV352016.

Proposal to transfer five memorials to members of the Cornish family from the closed church of St Mary, North Huish to the private church of St James, Avonwick.
1. Hubert Cornish, died 25th August 1832. White marble with a black marble surround.
2. James Cornish, died 6th October 1837 and Priscilla his wife, died 13th April 1833. White marble with a black marble surround.
3. William Floyer Cornish, died 26th August 1830 and Charlotte Cornish his sister, died 27th November 1822. White marble with a black marble surround.
4. James Cornish 1792-1865 and James Hubert his only son, 1847-1849. Brass on a black marble surround.
5. Elizabeth Anne Cornish wife of James Cornish, 1816 - 1891. Pink marble with mosaic panels.

Historic England, 2020, National Heritage List for England, 1108208 (National Heritage List for England). SDV363414.

Church of St Mary. On the west wall on either side of the tower arch are various monuments to members of the Cornish family of Black Hall.
See listing description for full details of church.
Date first listed: 9th February 1961

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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