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| HER Number: | MDV92003 |
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| Name: | Chest Tomb in St. Mary's Churchyard, Wolborough |
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Summary
Chest Tomb dated 1802 in memory of Christopher Vallance who was 'consigned to a watery grave' in the Bay of Cape Broyle, Newfoundland.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 855 703 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX87SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Newton Abbot |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WOLBOROUGH |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHEST TOMB (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Full description
English Heritage, 2012, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV348729.
Chest Tomb approximately 8 metres south-east of chancel of Parish Church of St. Mary, Old Totnes Road. Chest tomb to Christopher Vallance, 'who was consigned to a watery grave by falling overboard in the Bay of Cape Broyle Newfoundland'. Dated 1802. Flat Devon limestone top, plinth and side plaques, white freestone to the sides and clasping pilasters which have moulded plinths and capitals, and vase swellings below the centres. Date listed: 11th December 1996.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV348729 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2012. National Heritage List for England. Website. [Mapped feature: #56384 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV9174 | Related to: St. Mary's Parish Church, Wolborough, Newton Abbot (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 10 2012 12:33PM |
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