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HER Number:MDV28805
Name:Biblical inscription in Hatshill House, Bickleigh

Summary

Strips of board, painted grey/blue with gold lettering found in the roof of Hatshill House. Three of them bear parts of the Ten Commandments.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 519 623
Map Sheet:SX56SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBickleigh (SH)
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBICKLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56SW/77/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • INSCRIPTION (Unknown date)

Full description

Gray, V., 1985 - 1986, Boards from Church? (Worksheet). SDV341218.

Six strips of board painted grey/blue with gold lettering found in roof of Hatshill House. Three strips have been deciphered and bear parts of the Ten Commandments. Possibly taken from the church when it was renovated in 1838. Hatshill House was rebuilt or enlarged in 1839.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341218Worksheet: Gray, V.. 1985 - 1986. Boards from Church?. Parish Checklist. Worksheet.

Associated Monuments

MDV23518Part of: Hatshill House, Bickleigh (Building)
MDV23518Related to: Hatshill House, Bickleigh (Building)
MDV23518Part of: Hatshill House, Bickleigh (Building)
MDV23518Related to: Hatshill House, Bickleigh (Building)
MDV2357Related to: St Mary's Parish Church, Bickleigh (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 23 2017 10:27AM