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| HER Number: | MDV77582 |
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| Name: | Chest Tomb in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Combe Raleigh |
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Summary
17th century chest tomb of Beer stone with unusual decoration.
Location
| Grid Reference: | ST 158 023 |
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| Map Sheet: | ST10SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Combe Raleigh |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | COMBE RALEIGH |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 87124
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, 23, 91, 95 (Report - non-specific). SDV344049.
Risk level 3A. Poor condition (B.A.R. 2.0.3A). Other details: Photo.
Devon County Council, 1997-2002, Buildings at Risk Survey in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills AONB (Un-published). SDV344048.
17th century chest tomb of Beer stone with unusually decorated chest, worthy of considering upgrading to Grade II*. Risk level 2/3. Fair to poor condition; ivy needs removing before repairs can be considered. Incumbent to be notified of importance of monuments, in particular the chest tombs. Other details: Photo.
English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.
Chest tomb about 4 metres south of the vestry of the church of St. Nicholas. Chest tomb. Probably 17th century. Freestone. A rectangular chest with a moulded oversailing lid and some rather unusual decoration. Each side has left and right pilasters with large flutes at the top and carved chevrons at the bottom, the 2 tiers divided by a bead moulding. The ends are carved with a series of shallow sunk panels. Illegible inscription on the north side. Date listed: 27th January 1989.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV154869 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 2010. Historic Houses Register. Historic Houses Register. Website. [Mapped feature: #48558 ] |
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| SDV344048 | Un-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. |
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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. 23, 91, 95. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV15217 | Related to: St Nicholas's Church. Combe Raleigh (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4580 - Buildings at Risk Survey
- EDV4654 - Buildings at Risk Re-Survey
| Date Last Edited: | May 13 2015 3:50PM |
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