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HER Number:MDV72987
Name:Ellis Chest Tomb at St Thomas's Parish Church

Summary

19th century Ellis chest tomb at St Thomas's parish church

Location

Grid Reference:SX 931 808
Map Sheet:SX98SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMamhead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMAMHEAD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TOMB (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Mamhead (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV337182.

Andrew Ellis chest tomb about 7 metres south of the south transept of the Church of St Thomas. Chest tomb. Early 19th century. Granite. Large granite sarcophagus with corner pilasters and recessed panels to the chest an over,sailing moulded lid. Inscription on chest in Gothic lettering commemorates Andrew Ellis, died 1837 and other members of the family. Other details: LBS No 85970.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV337182List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Mamhead. Historic Houses Register. Website.

Associated Monuments

MDV10052Related to: St Thomas's Parish Church, Mamhead (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 21 2006 4:52PM