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HER Number:MDV2629
Name:Furse Grave, St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington

Summary

Sixteenth century grave of John Furse, in the chancel of the Parish Church.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 495 191
Map Sheet:SS41NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGreat Torrington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishGREAT TORRINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS41NE/4/4

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVE (XVI - 1549 AD to 1549 AD (Between))

Full description

Carpenter, H. J, 1894, Furse of Moreshead, 176 (Article in Serial). SDV15620.

Parish church. John Furse, who died on 14th February, 1549, is buried in the chancel near the choir. A "Blewe Stone" is upon his grave.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV15620Article in Serial: Carpenter, H. J. 1894. Furse of Moreshead. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 26. 176.

Associated Monuments

MDV2627Part of: Great Torrington, St Michael and All Angels (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 6 2011 2:58PM