Two Chest Tombs in Churchyard of St Mary's Circa 5 Metres to North West of North Transept
TWO CHEST TOMBS IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S CIRCA 5 METRES TO NORTH WEST OF NORTH TRANSEPT, CHURCH CLOSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1053564
- Date first listed:
- 04-May-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Two Chest Tombs in Churchyard of St Mary's Circa 5 Metres to North West of North Transept
- Statutory Address:
- TWO CHEST TOMBS IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S CIRCA 5 METRES TO NORTH WEST OF NORTH TRANSEPT, CHURCH CLOSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1053564
- Date first listed:
- 04-May-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Two Chest Tombs in Churchyard of St Mary's Circa 5 Metres to North West of North Transept
- Statutory Address 1:
- TWO CHEST TOMBS IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S CIRCA 5 METRES TO NORTH WEST OF NORTH TRANSEPT, CHURCH CLOSE
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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:
- TWO CHEST TOMBS IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY'S CIRCA 5 METRES TO NORTH WEST OF NORTH TRANSEPT, 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 31255 03343
Details
SP3003-3103 BAMPTON CHURCH CLOSE (South-west side) 13/69 Two chest tombs in Churchyard of St. Mary's c.5m to NW of N transept
GV II Two chest tombs, both of limestone ashlar. 1) early C19 with illegible inscriptions. Moulded base, cornice lid and top; moulded inscription panels; panelled pilasters. Top is damaged. 2) late C18, also with illegible inscriptions. Short, upright chest with moulded base, cornice lid, fluted pilasters and moulded panels. End panels have arched tops with rosettes in spandrels. On top of chest is an elegant fluted urn, with lid, on a moulded and stepped base. Chest is set on stone base with missing railings.
Listing NGR: SP3125703342
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 253379
- 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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