Group of 7 Smith Monuments, in the Churchyard, Between About 1 1/2 Metres and 6 Metres East of East Wall of Nave, Church of St Lawrence
GROUP OF 7 SMITH MONUMENTS, IN THE CHURCHYARD, BETWEEN ABOUT 1 1/2 METRES AND 6 METRES EAST OF EAST WALL OF NAVE, CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1078615
- Date first listed:
- 18-Oct-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 7 Smith Monuments, in the Churchyard, Between About 1 1/2 Metres and 6 Metres East of East Wall of Nave, Church of St Lawrence
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 7 SMITH MONUMENTS, IN THE CHURCHYARD, BETWEEN ABOUT 1 1/2 METRES AND 6 METRES EAST OF EAST WALL OF NAVE, CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1078615
- Date first listed:
- 18-Oct-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 7 Smith Monuments, in the Churchyard, Between About 1 1/2 Metres and 6 Metres East of East Wall of Nave, Church of St Lawrence
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 7 SMITH MONUMENTS, IN THE CHURCHYARD, BETWEEN ABOUT 1 1/2 METRES AND 6 METRES EAST OF EAST WALL OF NAVE, CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE
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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:
- GROUP OF 7 SMITH MONUMENTS, IN THE CHURCHYARD, BETWEEN ABOUT 1 1/2 METRES AND 6 METRES EAST OF EAST WALL OF NAVE, CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Forest of Dean (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Taynton
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 73731 22154
Details
SO 72 SW TAYNTON -
7/230 Group of 7 Smith monuments, in the churchyard, between about 1.5 and 6m east of east wall of nave, Church of St. Lawrence
GV II
Five chest tombs and 2 headstones; two C18, five early C19: stone. North-west, chest tomb to Thomas Smith, died 1839, flat lid, moulded edge, dorner quarter-square balusters, sunk oval ends, large sunk oval sides with fan fluting to corners. Moulded base. To east, chest tomb, William Smith, died 1829, as Thomas Smith; but plain, slightly raised rectangle in centre of lid, north end, a draped urn, south inverted torches. To east chest tomb, Robert Smith, died 1837; swept hipped lid, moulded edge, slight downward taper to sides, with bead outline to panels; moulded top to plinth. South-west monument chest tomb, Margaret Smith, died 1827, as Thomas Smith, but raised rim to ovals, fluting to ends, urn on south end, palms on north. Later inscriptions. To east chest tomb, Mary Smith, died 1789, flat lid, moulded edge, quarter square corner balusters, raised rectangular panel to sides, fielded panel to north end, urn to south, moulded plinth. To east headstone, John Smith, died 1828, cambered top with urn carved on face: also records his daughter, died 1817. To east headstone, John Smith, died 1753, cambered top in 3 curves, good rococo carving, cherub's head in centre. Stone paving links 4 chest tombs nearest church.
Listing NGR: SO7373122154
Legacy
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- Legacy System number:
- 125766
- 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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