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| HER Number: | MDV78296 |
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| Name: | Chest Tombs in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Combe Raleigh |
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Summary
Two early 19th century chest tombs to the south-east of the church.
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 IN TEIGNHEAD |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 87125
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHEST TOMB (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Devon County Council, 1997-2002, Buildings at Risk Survey in the Devon Part of the Blackdown Hills AONB (Un-published). SDV344048.
Chest tomb 15 metres south-east of church. Early 19th century, Beer stone, moulded plinth, long side divided into fielded panels. Overgrown with ivy which needs removing before stone repairs can be considered. Incumbent to be notified of importance of monuments, in particular the chest tombs. Other details: Photos.
English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.
Two chest tombs about 15 metres south-east of the church of St Nicholas. Early 19th century. Freestone. Rectangular chests with moulded plinths, oversailing moulded lids, the chests with fielded panels. The western has a number of inscriptions, the earliest date 1822. An inscription on the south side commemorates Aemelia Petty, died 1827. The eastern chest tomb commemorates Richard Weeks, died 1835 and others. 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: #48669 ] |
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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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Associated Monuments
| MDV15217 | Related to: St Nicholas's Church. Combe Raleigh (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4654 - Buildings at Risk Re-Survey
| Date Last Edited: | May 13 2015 4:04PM |
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