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Summary

Two early 18th century slate headstones at St George's parish church in Monkleigh

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1305684: COLLINGS AND RENDALL MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD APPROX 6 AND 8M SE OF S PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST GEORGE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42SE/15/7
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• GRAVESTONE (XVIII - 1733 AD to 1738 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Monkleigh, 129 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV13813.

Collings & Rendal monuments 6 meters & 8 meters to the southeast of the porch at St George's parish church in Monkleigh. Two headstones. Early 18th century. Slate. Both headstones are square and have scribed decoration: pilasters with moulded cornices flank inscriptions. Headstone which commemorates Margaret Collings, who died 1738, has hourglass, crossed bones and lovers' hearts at top.
Headstone which commemorates James Rendall, died 1733, has flowers flanking skull and crossbones at top.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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