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Summary

Group of 18th century headstones at St George's parish church in Monkleigh

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1305687: GROUP OF 2 HOOKWAY MONUMENTS AND 4 UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD, APPROX 4 TO 7M S OF S PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST GEORGE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42SE/15/9
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• GRAVESTONE (XVIII - 1750 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Monkleigh, 131 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV335236.

Group of 6 headstones between 4 - 7 meters to the south of the south porch at St George's parish church in Monkleigh. Mid to late 18th century. Slatestone headstone to Elizabeth Hookway, died 1759, with inscription set in architectural frame, and segmental-arched headstone to Mary Hookway, died 1795, stand to west of 4 mid/late 18th century headstones which are inscribed with fine poetic elegies.

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Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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