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HER Number:MDV75071
Name:Unidentified Chest Tomb, St Mary's Parish Church, Diptford

Summary

Unidentified 19th century chest tomb at St Mary's parish church in Diptford

Location

Grid Reference:SX 727 567
Map Sheet:SX75NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDiptford
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishDIPTFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 101151

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Department of Environment, 1993, Diptford (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV341873.

Unidentified chest tomb and railings approximately 12 metres to the southeast of St Mary's parish church in Diptford. Chest Tomb of the mid 19th century. Limestone chest and iron railings. The chest has panelled sides and a moulded lid with an illegible much worn inscription. The iron railings have year heads to the shafts and cast iron moulded standards at the corners and at the centre of the long sides, with cast iron urns with ring handles. Other details: LBS Number 101151.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341873List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1993. Diptford. Historic Houses Register. Website.

Associated Monuments

MDV7297Related to: St Mary's Parish Church, Diptford (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 25 2009 9:38AM