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| HER Number: | MDV73914 |
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| Name: | Pair of chest tombs, St John the Baptist Parish Church, Bishopsteignton |
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Summary
Pair of 19th century chest tombs, St John the Baptist Parish Church, Bishopsteignton. The writing is illegible on the western chest, the northern chest is dedicated to Sarah Quinton, wife of Rear Admiral Quinton, died 1837.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 911 735 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX97SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bishopsteignton |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BISHOPSTEIGNTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
- Tide Project: 05/10/2020
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TOMB (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Department of Environment, 1988, Bishopsteignton (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV319942.
Pair of chest tombs with iron railings, one immediately north of the vestry, the other about 2 metres north east of vestry of the parish church of St John the Baptist in Bishopsteignton. Pair of 2 chest tombs with railings. Early 19th century. Freestone. The western chest has a coped lid (inscription illegible) and ornate railings with bud finials ; ornamental corner standards with similar, larger finials. The northern chest is pilastered, inscription commemorates Sarah Quinton, wife of Rear Admiral Quinton, died 1837. Iron railings with diamond finials and columnar corner standards with urn finials (one missing). Other details: LBS No 85683.
Historic England, 2020, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV363414.
Pair of 2 chest tombs with railings. Early C19. Freestone. The western chest has a coped lid (inscription illegible) and ornate railings with bud finials ; ornamental corner standards with similar, larger finials. The northern chest is pilastered, inscription commemorates Sarah Quinton, wife of Rear Admiral Quinton, died 1837. Iron railings with diamond finials and columnar corner standards with urn finials (one missing).
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV319942 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Bishopsteignton. Historic Houses Register. Website. |
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| SDV363414 | National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2020. National Heritage List for England. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV9836 | Related to: Bishopsteignton, St John the Baptist's Parish Church (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 6 2020 1:00PM |
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