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| HER Number: | MDV78294 |
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| Name: | John Sheldon Headstone, St. Nicholas Church, Combe Raleigh |
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Summary
Headstone commemorating John Sheldon, died 1808, a professor of anatomy at the Royal Academy. He is not, however, buried in the churchyard.
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): 87123
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GRAVESTONE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 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.
Poor condition. At risk (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.
John Sheldon headstone. Early 19th century. Ham stone with segmental head and shoulders. Of local historic interest, John Sheldon being a celebrated professor of anatomy in the Royal Academy, although he is not bured in the churchyard. The headstone is not damaged but it is leaning and could benefit from resetting. As it does not relate to a burial it is suggested that it may benefit from being relocated. Other details: photo.
English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.
John Sheldon headstone immediately south-east of the chancel of the Church of St. Nicholas. Headstone. Early 19th century. Stone, with a segmental head and shoulders, commemorating John Sheldon Esq., died 1808 described in Whites Devon as 'the celebrated professor of anatomy in the Royal Acadamy'. He is not actually buried in the churchyard. 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: #48668 ] |
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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 3:45PM |
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