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| HER Number: | MDV71394 |
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| Name: | Headstones east of Stokenham Parish Church |
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Summary
Pair of late 18th century headstones to the east of the chancel of St Michael and All Saints parish church at Stokenham
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 808 428 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX84SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Stokenham |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | STOKENHAM |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 99999
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GRAVESTONE (XVIII - 1779 AD to 1784 AD (Between))
Full description
Department of Environment, 1991, Stokenham (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV342089.
Pair of late 18th century Gillard headstones about 2 metres east of the chancel of St Michael and All Saints parish church at Stokenham. Both slate. The southernmost has shouldered head and inscription to Peter Gillard of Bickerton in this parish who died in 1784. The northernmost headstone has a shaped head and inscription to Nathaniel Gillard of Cormore in this parish who died in 1779. Other details: 99999.
Williams, H. + Turner, S., 2005, Stokenham, Devon: archaeological survey and excavation in 2005, 44-64 (Article in Serial). SDV342101.
Over 500 memorials were recorded in the churchyard including 18th and 19th century gravestones.
Williams, H. + Turner, S., 2005, Stokenham: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in 2005, 15-16 (Report - Survey). SDV321702.
A churchyard survey was undertaken in 2005 at Stokenham parish church revealing changing patterns and forms of commemoration in terms of headstones and inscriptions.
Unknown, 2007, Stokenham '07 (Report - Excavation). SDV342104.
Churchyard survey completed in 2007 and compared to a survey of the churchyard of the neighbouring parish of Slapton.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV321702 | Report - Survey: Williams, H. + Turner, S.. 2005. Stokenham: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in 2005. University of Exeter and University of Newcastle. A4 Stapled + Digital. 15-16. |
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| SDV342089 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1991. Stokenham. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. |
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| SDV342101 | Article in Serial: Williams, H. + Turner, S.. 2005. Stokenham, Devon: archaeological survey and excavation in 2005. Excapades. 1(1). A4 Stapled + Digital. 44-64. |
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| SDV342104 | Report - Excavation: Unknown. 2007. Stokenham '07. University of Exeter. A4 Stapled. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV71392 | Related to: Edmonds and Gillard tomb south of Stokenham Parish Church (Building) |
| MDV8364 | Related to: Stokenham, St Michael & All Saints (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV1579 - Stokenham: Churchyard Survey
- EDV4480 - Excavation in Manor Field, Stokenham
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 19 2009 1:47PM |
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