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HER Number:MDV76814
Name:Vincent Headstone in St. John's Churchyard, Yarcombe

Summary

Headstone dated 1788 in memory of John Vincent.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 245 082
Map Sheet:ST20NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishYarcombe
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishYARCOMBE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 86747

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVESTONE (XVIII - 1788 AD to 1788 AD (Throughout))

Full description

English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.

Vincent headstone approximately 4 metres north of tower of Church of St. John. Headstone. Dated 1788 in memory of John Vincent Hamstone. Upright slab standing approximately 1.3 metres high. Its shaped head is carved with a winged cherubs head flanked by scrolls. The panel below is surrounded by a frame enriched with scrolled foliage. The first word of the inscription is in Gothic lettering, the rest is Roman serif upper and lower case lettering and it records the death of John Vincent in 1788. Date listed: 16th March 1988.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV154869List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 2010. Historic Houses Register. Historic Houses Register. Website. [Mapped feature: #48439 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV1903Related to: St John the Baptish Parish Church, Yarcombe (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 29 2010 10:52AM