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HER Number:MDV94221
Name:Chest Tomb in St. Marys Churchyard, Throwleigh

Summary

Chest tomb, probably late 18th or early 19th century in date. Of granite ashlar with plain sides, a chamfered plinth and a thick soffit-chamfered lid. There is no visible inscription.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 667 907
Map Sheet:SX69SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishThrowleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTHROWLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVESTONE (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

English Heritage, 2012, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV348729.

Anonymous chest tomb approximately 6 metres south of chancel of Church of St. Mary. Probably late 18th-early 19th century. Granite ashlar. Rectangular in plan with plain sides it has a chamfered plinth and thick soffit-chamfered lid. It there ever was an inscription it has now worn off. Date listed: 16th Septebmer 1987.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV348729National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2012. National Heritage List for England. Website. [Mapped feature: #57340 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV114078Part of: Graveyard, St. Mary's Church, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV6974Related to: Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Throwleigh (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 19 2016 12:32PM