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HER Number:MDV94222
Name:Risso Headstone in St. Marys Churchyard, Throwleigh

Summary

Headstone, probably 18th century in date, in memory of Edward Risso.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 667 907
Map Sheet:SX69SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishThrowleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTHROWLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVESTONE (XVIII - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)

Full description

English Heritage, 2012, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV348729.

Risso headstone approximately 7 metres south of chancel of Church of St. Mary. Probably 18th century in memory of Edward Risso. Upright slab with rounded head standing approximately 200 millimetres high. The front is inscribed with plain Roman capitals and records the burial of Edward Risso but the date is buried. Date listed: 16th September 1987.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV348729National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2012. National Heritage List for England. Website. [Mapped feature: #57341 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV114078Part of: Graveyard, St. Mary's Church, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV6974Related to: Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Throwleigh (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 19 2016 12:32PM