Group of 3 Chest Tombs, 2 to Arnatt Family, in Churchyard of St Mary's, Circa 15 Metres to East of North Vestry
GROUP OF 3 CHEST TOMBS, 2 TO ARNATT FAMILY, IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S, CIRCA 15 METRES TO EAST OF NORTH VESTRY, CHURCH CLOSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1053561
- Date first listed:
- 04-May-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 3 Chest Tombs, 2 to Arnatt Family, in Churchyard of St Mary's, Circa 15 Metres to East of North Vestry
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 3 CHEST TOMBS, 2 TO ARNATT FAMILY, IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S, CIRCA 15 METRES TO EAST OF NORTH VESTRY, CHURCH CLOSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1053561
- Date first listed:
- 04-May-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 3 Chest Tombs, 2 to Arnatt Family, in Churchyard of St Mary's, Circa 15 Metres to East of North Vestry
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 3 CHEST TOMBS, 2 TO ARNATT FAMILY, IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S, CIRCA 15 METRES TO EAST OF NORTH VESTRY, CHURCH CLOSE
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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.
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:
- GROUP OF 3 CHEST TOMBS, 2 TO ARNATT FAMILY, IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S, CIRCA 15 METRES TO EAST OF NORTH VESTRY, CHURCH CLOSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Oxfordshire
- District:
- West Oxfordshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Bampton
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 31295 03341
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 12/09/2011
SP3003-3103
13/60
BAMPTON
CHURCH CLOSE
(South-west side)
Group of 3 chest tombs, 2 to
Arnatt family, in churchyard
of St. Mary's, c.l5m to E of
N vestry
GV
II
Group of 3 chest tombs, comprising: a) matching pair of tombs to Arnatt family
of Lew, both of limestone, with moulded bases and cornice lids, shallow tops,
simple pilasters, and moulded end panels. One has inscriptions to Jonathan
Arnatt 1844 and Joseph Arnatt 1834. The other has inscriptions to Jonathan
Arnatt 1799 and Elizabeth Arnatt 1779, with carved floral trails and lead
lettering. Tombs are surrounded by low stone base of former enclosure, the
railings now missing. b) a late C18 tomb with illegible inscriptions. Of
limestone ashlar with moulded cornice lid. North side has winged cherub head
over inscription panel, and flanking panels with carved foliage scrolls. Later
south panel with flanking guilloche ornament.
Listing NGR: SP3129503341
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 253370
- 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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