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HER Number:MDV73914
Name:Pair of chest tombs, St John the Baptist Parish Church, Bishopsteignton

Summary

Pair of 19th century chest tombs, St John the Baptist Parish Church, Bishopsteignton. The writing is illegible on the western chest, the northern chest is dedicated to Sarah Quinton, wife of Rear Admiral Quinton, died 1837.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 911 735
Map Sheet:SX97SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBishopsteignton
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBISHOPSTEIGNTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)
  • Tide Project: 05/10/2020

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Bishopsteignton (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV319942.

Pair of chest tombs with iron railings, one immediately north of the vestry, the other about 2 metres north east of vestry of the parish church of St John the Baptist in Bishopsteignton. Pair of 2 chest tombs with railings. Early 19th century. Freestone. The western chest has a coped lid (inscription illegible) and ornate railings with bud finials ; ornamental corner standards with similar, larger finials. The northern chest is pilastered, inscription commemorates Sarah Quinton, wife of Rear Admiral Quinton, died 1837. Iron railings with diamond finials and columnar corner standards with urn finials (one missing). Other details: LBS No 85683.

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

Pair of 2 chest tombs with railings. Early C19. Freestone. The western chest has a coped lid (inscription illegible) and ornate railings with bud finials ; ornamental corner standards with similar, larger finials. The northern chest is pilastered, inscription commemorates Sarah Quinton, wife of Rear Admiral Quinton, died 1837. Iron railings with diamond finials and columnar corner standards with urn finials (one missing).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV319942List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Bishopsteignton. Historic Houses Register. Website.
SDV363414National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2020. National Heritage List for England. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV9836Related to: Bishopsteignton, St John the Baptist's Parish Church (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 6 2020 1:00PM