Chest Tomb to Samuel Wesley Approximately 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Andrew
CHEST TOMB TO SAMUEL WESLEY APPROXIMATELY 3 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST ANDREW, CHURCH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1083273
- Date first listed:
- 10-Sept-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Chest Tomb to Samuel Wesley Approximately 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Andrew
- Statutory Address:
- CHEST TOMB TO SAMUEL WESLEY APPROXIMATELY 3 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST ANDREW, CHURCH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1083273
- Date first listed:
- 10-Sept-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Chest Tomb to Samuel Wesley Approximately 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Andrew
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHEST TOMB TO SAMUEL WESLEY APPROXIMATELY 3 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST ANDREW, CHURCH STREET
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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:
- CHEST TOMB TO SAMUEL WESLEY APPROXIMATELY 3 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST ANDREW, CHURCH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Epworth
- National Grid Reference:
- SE7838704004
Details
SE 70 SE
11/64
EPWORTH
CHURCH STREET
(north side)
Chest tomb to Samuel
Wesley approximately
3 metres south of chancel
of Church of St Andrew
GV
II
Chest tomb. 1735 graveslab, recut 1819, with later C19 chest and enclosure,
restored in 1953. Ashlar, wrought-iron railings. Inscribed stone to Samuel
Wesley of 1735, on moulded ashlar chest in enclosure with ashlar base and
low decorative wrought-iron railings. Inscription on east side of chest
records 1953 renovations by Tyas Guest Swinton. Samuel Wesley, Rector of
Epworth from 1696 to his death in 1735, was father of John and Charles
Wesley. During Whitsun week in June 1742, when not allowed to officiate
within the church, John Wesley preached every evening from his father's
tomb. Included for historical interest. W Read, History of the Isle of
Axholme, 1858, pp 191, 212; Church Guide, 1984, pp 7, 11.
Listing NGR: SE7838704004
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 165125
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Church of St Andrew Church Guide, (1984), 7, 11
Read, W, History of the Isle of Axholme, (1858), 191, 212
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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