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HER Number: | MDV75964 |
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Name: | Pair of Headstones about 5m south-west of the Tower of the Curch of St. Leonard, Clawton |
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Summary
Two slate headstones of early 18th- and early 19th century date.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 348 992 |
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Map Sheet: | SX39NW |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Clawton |
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District | Torridge |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | CLAWTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 90672
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TOMBSTONE (XVIII to XIX - 1744 AD to 1807 AD (Between))
Full description
English Heritage, 2009, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV343599.
Pair of headstones about 5m south west of the tower of the Church of St Leonard.
Early 18th century and early 19th century. Slate. The southern headstone is rectangular and commemorates Francis Northey "who departed this transitory Life by a most grievous scald" in 1807. Scratch moulded border and a personal 2 stanza verse below the inscription. The northern headstone has a stepped head and commemorates Grace Oliver, died 1744 and other members of the Oliver family. A stylized skull and leaf trails are carved in the head. Other details: LBS no 90672.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV343599 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 2009. Historic Houses Register. Historic Houses Register. Website. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Nov 5 2009 10:15AM |
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