Ralph Pumfret and 4 Unidentified Monuments Circa 15 Metres West of the Porch in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter

RALPH PUMFRET AND 4 UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENTS CIRCA 15 METRES WEST OF THE PORCH IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CHURCH ROAD

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1091752
Date first listed:
22-Oct-1987
List Entry Name:
Ralph Pumfret and 4 Unidentified Monuments Circa 15 Metres West of the Porch in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter
Statutory Address:
RALPH PUMFRET AND 4 UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENTS CIRCA 15 METRES WEST OF THE PORCH IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CHURCH ROAD

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Date:
1999-08-16
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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1091752
Date first listed:
22-Oct-1987
List Entry Name:
Ralph Pumfret and 4 Unidentified Monuments Circa 15 Metres West of the Porch in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter
Statutory Address 1:
RALPH PUMFRET AND 4 UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENTS CIRCA 15 METRES WEST OF THE PORCH IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CHURCH ROAD

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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.

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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.

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Location

Statutory Address:
RALPH PUMFRET AND 4 UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENTS CIRCA 15 METRES WEST OF THE PORCH IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CHURCH ROAD

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:
Gloucestershire
District:
Cheltenham (District Authority)
Parish:
Leckhampton with Warden Hill
National Grid Reference:
SO 94272 19425

Details

LECKHAMPTON CHURCH ROAD SO 91 NW (south side) 4/111 Ralph Pumfret and 4 unidentified monuments cl5m west of the porch in the churchyard of the Church of St Peter

GV II

Two chest tombs and a row of 3 headstones. From west to east:- a) Chest tomb. C18. Limestone. Moulded plinth with inset corners. Inscription to John Belling----, died 1766 on the north side on a raised inscription panel with segmental corners, formerly with bosses at the corners, hanging bellflower decoration to the marginal panels. Similar but eroded inscription panel on the opposite side with bosses. Raised inscription panels at either end with partially legible inscription panels and fluted friezes. b) Chest tomb c0.5m east of the preceding to Ralph Pumfret and Barbara his wife, he died 1699, she died 1687. Limestone. Sunken inscription panels on the south side, flanked by marginal panels with raised ovals. Inscription dated 169(?)9 at the west end on a simple raised panel. Unused inscription panels at the north and east ends. Thick capping with moulded margin. Row of 3 headstones c3m north of the preceding:- c) Upstanding headstone to Samuel, son of William and Mary Ail---, died 1717. Fine foliate scrollwork in deep relief at the top. d) Recumbent headstone, probably early C18. e) Semi-recumbent headstone with the initials 'R.C' and double scroll at the top.

Listing NGR: SO9427219425

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Legacy System number:
135061
Legacy System:
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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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