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| HER Number: | MDV76492 |
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| Name: | Headstone to Richard Culme in St. Marys Churchyard, Burlescombe |
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Summary
Chest tomb in memory of Richard Culme, died 1658.
Location
| Grid Reference: | ST 076 166 |
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| Map Sheet: | ST01NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Burlescombe |
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| District | Mid Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BURLESCOMBE |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 95880
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHEST TOMB (XVII - 1601 AD to 1700 AD (Between))
Full description
Clements, H. A., Report on Buildings at Risk in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills (Report - non-specific). SDV344049.
Risk level 3A. Poor condition (B.A.R. 2.0.3A). Other details: Photo.
Scott Wilson, 2008, Hanson Town Farm, Devon. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment, 11 (Report - Assessment). SDV344495.
Other details: Site 26.
English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.
Culme chest tomb approximately 14 metres south of aisle of Church of St. Mary. Chest tomb. Date 1658 in memory of Richard Culme. Basalt lid, the rest is Hamstone ashlar containing marble panels. Large chest tomb. It has a flat lid with moulded edges. The sides are panelled and there are panelled clasping pilasters under a frieze with dentil cornice. It sits on a moulded plinth. The lid has a coat of arms and an inscription in neat Roman serif capitals which records the death of Richard Culme in 1658. Date listed: 17th March 1988.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV154869 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 2010. Historic Houses Register. Historic Houses Register. Website. [Mapped feature: #48378 ] |
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| SDV344049 | Report - 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. |
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| SDV344495 | Report - Assessment: Scott Wilson. 2008. Hanson Town Farm, Devon. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Scott Wilson Report. D118857. A4 Stapled + Digital. 11. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV1473 | Parent of: St. Mary's Parish Church, Burlescombe (Building) |
| MDV76488 | Part of: St. Marys Churchyard, Burlescombe (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4580 - Buildings at Risk Survey
- EDV4635 - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment of Hanson Town Farm, Devon
| Date Last Edited: | May 28 2010 11:14AM |
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