Row of 6 Monuments and a Single Monument in the Churchyard of Teh Church of St John the Baptist Circa 11 Metres South of the Churchyard
ROW OF 6 MONUMENTS AND A SINGLE MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF TEH CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 11 METRES SOUTH OF THE CHURCHYARD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1090336
- Date first listed:
- 28-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Row of 6 Monuments and a Single Monument in the Churchyard of Teh Church of St John the Baptist Circa 11 Metres South of the Churchyard
- Statutory Address:
- ROW OF 6 MONUMENTS AND A SINGLE MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF TEH CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 11 METRES SOUTH OF THE CHURCHYARD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1090336
- Date first listed:
- 28-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Row of 6 Monuments and a Single Monument in the Churchyard of Teh Church of St John the Baptist Circa 11 Metres South of the Churchyard
- Statutory Address 1:
- ROW OF 6 MONUMENTS AND A SINGLE MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF TEH CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 11 METRES SOUTH OF THE CHURCHYARD
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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 6 MONUMENTS AND A SINGLE MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF TEH CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CIRCA 11 METRES SOUTH OF THE CHURCHYARD
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 19536 17140
Details
GREAT RISSINGTON GREAT RISSINGTON VILLAGE SP 1917-2017 9/154 Row of 6 monuments and a single monument in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist cllm south of the churchyard GV II Row of six headstones next to churchyard path. Late C18-early C19. Limestone. From left to right: a) Headstone to William Smith, died 1829. Tall segmental-headed headstone with urn containing fruit and flowers and foliate scrollwork at the top. b) Headstone. Early C18. Sunken inscription panel with scalloped moulding to the margin. Winged angel's flanked by two rosettes and two hour-glasses at the top. No legible inscription. c) Headstone to William Smith, died 1822. Similar in style to previously recorded headstone also to William Smith (q.v.). d) Headstone with partially legible inscription possibly including the date 1747. Sunken inscription plaque with scalloped margin. Winged angel's head flanked by single plant motifs in bold relief above the inscription. e) Headstone to William Smith, died 1800 and Mary, his wife died 179-. Similar in style to previous monuments to others of that name but the urn above the inscription is draped with swags. f) Double headstone. Mid C18. No legible inscription. Double segmental-head each with winged angel's head in bold relief at the top. Foliate scrollwork and drapery down the sides of the headstone. g) Single headstone at centre of group of three headstones c3m to the north of the latter. Partially legible inscription including the dates 1760 and 1731. Segmental head. Square inscription plaque with a wide moulded margin. Small winged angel's head with down-folded wings at the top. Foliate scrollwork either side of the angel's head.
Listing NGR: SP1953617140
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 130887
- 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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