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| HER Number: | MDV75070 |
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| Name: | Foss Chest Tomb, St Mary's Parish Church, Diptford |
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Summary
19th century chest tomb of the Foss family at St Mary's parish church in Diptford
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 727 567 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX75NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Diptford |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | DIPTFORD |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 101150
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TOMB (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Department of Environment, 1993, Diptford (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV341873.
Foss chest tomb approximately 3 metres south of St Mary's parish church in Diptford. Chest tomb of the early to mid 19th century. Slate and limestone. A moulded slate plinth and a moulded slate lid without an inscription. 2 slate panels on either side and 1 panel at each end separated by limestone pilasters at the sides and corners. Each slate panel has an engraved moulded oval containing an inscription in memory of various members of the Foss family; the earliest is Mary, died 1834, wife of John Langworthy Foss. Heavily overgrown with ivy. Other details: LBS Number 101150.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV341873 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1993. Diptford. Historic Houses Register. Website. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV7297 | Related to: St Mary's Parish Church, Diptford (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 25 2009 9:30AM |
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