Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary
Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary, Church of St. Mary, Church Lane
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1053646
- Date first listed:
- 29-Aug-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary
- Statutory Address:
- Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary, Church of St. Mary, Church Lane
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1053646
- Date first listed:
- 29-Aug-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary, Church of St. Mary, Church Lane
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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:
- Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary, Church of St. Mary, Church Lane
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Sheriffhales
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ7582411988
Details
SJ 71 SE
4/21
SHERIFFHALES CP
CHURCH LANE (West Side)
Gorser Tomb, approximately 18 metres to the south of the chancel of Church of St. Mary
GV
II
Chest tomb. Late C18. Ashlar. Circular plan. Wide circular base, moulded plinth, fluted frieze and dentil cornice, and semispherical top. Four panels on side. Earliest legible inscription reads ¨ALSO RICHARD GORSER, son of R. and F. Gorser, who died Oct. 26. 179? Aged 53 years. Also MARY his wife who died May 9th 1827 Aged 75 Years".
Listing NGR: SJ7582411988
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 255196
- 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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