Twelve Monuments in Churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist Circa 1 Metre South of the South Transept
TWELVE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH TRANSEPT
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1090297
- Date first listed:
- 28-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Twelve Monuments in Churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist Circa 1 Metre South of the South Transept
- Statutory Address:
- TWELVE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH TRANSEPT
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1090297
- Date first listed:
- 28-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Twelve Monuments in Churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist Circa 1 Metre South of the South Transept
- Statutory Address 1:
- TWELVE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH TRANSEPT
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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:
- TWELVE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH TRANSEPT
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Cotswold (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Great Rissington
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 19523 17142
Details
GREAT RISSINGTON GREAT RISSINGTON VILLAGE SP 1917-2017 9/159 Twelve monuments in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist clm south of the south transept II Row of twelve headstones. Late C18-early C19. Mostly limestone. From left to right:- a) Headstone to Emma Blower, died 1818 with a plain segmental head. b) Headstone to Robert Cambray, died 1810 with a winged angel's head at the top and foliate scrollwork. c) Trefoil-headed sandstone headstone to Priscilla Cambray, died 1854 and Robert Cambray, died 1857. d) Plain headstone to John Wilkes, died 1781. e) Tall segmental-headed headstone to Thomas Cambray with an eroded inscription and shallowly carved decoration. f) Headstone to Thomas Cambray, died 1799 with a winged angel and foliate scrollwork in bold relief. g) Plain headstone to Richard Matthew, died 1806. h) Five C18 headstones with winged angel's head at the top of each. This row forms part of a large group beside the churchyard path.
Listing NGR: SP1952317142
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 130892
- 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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