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HER Number:MDV74255
Name:Chest Tomb at St Andrew's Parish Church

Summary

Post medieval chest tomb in the graveyard.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 102 047
Map Sheet:ST10SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBroadhembury
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBROADHEMBURY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 87053

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TOMB (XVIII - 1701 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Clements, H. A., Report on Buildings at Risk in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills, 23,90,94 (Report - non-specific). SDV344049.

Risk level 3A. Poor Condition (B.A.R. 2.0.3A). Other details: Photo.


Department of Environment, 1989, Broadhembury (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV340167.

Chest tomb about 32 metres northeast of the chancel of St Andrew's parish church in Broadhembury. Chest tomb of Ham Hill stone. Rectangular chest with big fielded panels to each side and each end and narrow vertical panels at each end of the long sides. Inscription illegible. Other details: LBS No 87053.


Devon County Council, 1997-2002, Buildings at Risk Survey in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills AONB (Un-published). SDV344048.

Ham stone chest tomb, probably late 18th century in date. It has some vegetation growth and the lid is cracked. It is, however, a high quality tomb and possibly worthy of a higher listing status. Risk level 3. Poor condition. Incumbent to be notified of importance of tombs.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV340167List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1989. Broadhembury. Historic Houses Register. Website.
SDV344048Un-published: Devon County Council. 1997-2002. Buildings at Risk Survey in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills AONB. Buildings at Risk Survey in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills AONB. Mixed Archive Material + Digital.
SDV344049Report - non-specific: Clements, H. A.. Report on Buildings at Risk in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills. Devon County Council Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 23,90,94.

Associated Monuments

MDV15215Related to: St Andrew's Parish Church, Broadhembury (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4580 - Buildings at Risk Survey
  • EDV4654 - Buildings at Risk Re-Survey

Date Last Edited:May 13 2015 2:55PM