Row of 9 Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 2 and 1/2 Metres East of the Cross Shaft Base
ROW OF 9 MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 2 AND 1/2 METRES EAST OF THE CROSS SHAFT BASE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1090281
- Date first listed:
- 28-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Row of 9 Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 2 and 1/2 Metres East of the Cross Shaft Base
- Statutory Address:
- ROW OF 9 MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 2 AND 1/2 METRES EAST OF THE CROSS SHAFT BASE
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1090281
- Date first listed:
- 28-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Row of 9 Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 2 and 1/2 Metres East of the Cross Shaft Base
- Statutory Address 1:
- ROW OF 9 MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 2 AND 1/2 METRES EAST OF THE CROSS SHAFT BASE
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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:
- ROW OF 9 MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER CIRCA 2 AND 1/2 METRES EAST OF THE CROSS SHAFT BASE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Cotswold (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Little Rissington
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 18948 19962
Details
LITTLE RISSINGTON LITTLE RISSINGTON VILLAGE SP 1819-1919 8/217 Row of 9 monuments in the churchyard of the Church of St Peter c2.5m east of the cross shaft base GV II Row of nine headstones facing the path to the south porch. Mid- late C18. Limestone. From left to right:- a) Headstone dated 1772 with winged angel's head at top. b) Headstone behind tree stump dated 1719. Segmental head. Partially legible inscription with moulded surround and still- leafed foliate marginal panels. Stylised winged cherub's head at top flanked by small standing cherubs leaning on trumpets. c) Headstone to Ralph Bux---. Foliate marginal panels in bold relief. Winged angel's head at top. d) Six headstones (one facing east). All segmental-headed stones with illegible inscriptions within cartouche-like surrounds with single winged cherubs' heads at the top of each.
Listing NGR: SP1894819962
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 130950
- 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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