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HER Number:MDV99711
Name:Andrew headstone 12 metres north-east of Church, Sheepstor

Summary

Headstone. Dated 1754 to John Andrew. Slate. Pronounced nowy head with carved skeleton holding spear and hourglass and 2 skulls below. Rhyming epitaph below suggests he was blind.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 560 676
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSheepstor
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSHEEPSTOR

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVESTONE (XVIII - 1754 AD to 1754 AD)

Full description

English Heritage, 2014, National Heritage List for England, 1171253 (National Heritage List for England). SDV355683.

SHEEPSTOR SHEEPSTOR SX 56 NE 18/111 Andrew headstone approximately 12 - metres north-east of Church GV II
Headstone. Dated 1754 to John Andrew. Slate. Pronounced nowy head with carved skeleton holding spear and hourglass and 2 skulls below. Rhyming epitaph below suggests he was blind.
Listing NGR: SX5604867647

Sources / Further Reading

SDV355683National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2014. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Website. 1171253. [Mapped feature: #110414 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV4036Related to: Parish Church, Sheepstor (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 7 2014 10:01AM