Watts and English Headstone 8 Metres South of St Cuthbert's Church Hall
WATTS AND ENGLISH HEADSTONE 8 METRES SOUTH OF ST CUTHBERT'S CHURCH HALL, PLESSEY ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1041346
- Date first listed:
- 15-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Watts and English Headstone 8 Metres South of St Cuthbert's Church Hall
- Statutory Address:
- WATTS AND ENGLISH HEADSTONE 8 METRES SOUTH OF ST CUTHBERT'S CHURCH HALL, PLESSEY ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1041346
- Date first listed:
- 15-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Watts and English Headstone 8 Metres South of St Cuthbert's Church Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- WATTS AND ENGLISH HEADSTONE 8 METRES SOUTH OF ST CUTHBERT'S CHURCH HALL, PLESSEY ROAD
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- WATTS AND ENGLISH HEADSTONE 8 METRES SOUTH OF ST CUTHBERT'S CHURCH HALL, PLESSEY ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Blyth
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 31828 81495
Details
BLYTH PLESSEY ROAD NZ 3181 SE (South side) 12/43 Watts and English headstones, 8 metres south of St. Cuthbert's Church Hall GV II Headstones, early C19 and C18. Sandstone. Southern stone has relief-carved panel; in centre anchor with arrow and scythe, in cable-moulded border, flanked by sailing ships on billows with heads of drowning persons. Inscription: William Watts of South Blyth Pilot taken to the Mercy of God being drowned (with three other Pilots) while employed in the duty of his Calling on the 14th day of January 1805 he left a widow & five children to bewail his loss Weep for yourselves, for me lament no more I'm safely landed on a peaceful shore My Home's in Him whose word proclaimeth this - I am the Way to everlasting Bliss For two of the 'three other pilots', see Hedley headstone at Bedlington and Redford headstone at Newbiggin.
Northern stone has shaped top with carvings of rustic cherub above book and hourglass; inscription to Jane, daughter of Thos. English, surgeon, c.1764. Right edge damaged; included for group value.
Listing NGR: NZ3182881495
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 236008
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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