Group of 4 Headstones and 2 Pairs of Headstones, in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Immediately South East of the South East Corner of the South Aisle
GROUP OF 4 HEADSTONES AND 2 PAIRS OF HEADSTONES, IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH EAST OF THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH AISLE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1091873
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 4 Headstones and 2 Pairs of Headstones, in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Immediately South East of the South East Corner of the South Aisle
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 4 HEADSTONES AND 2 PAIRS OF HEADSTONES, IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH EAST OF THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH AISLE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1091873
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 4 Headstones and 2 Pairs of Headstones, in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Immediately South East of the South East Corner of the South Aisle
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 4 HEADSTONES AND 2 PAIRS OF HEADSTONES, IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH EAST OF THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH AISLE
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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:
- GROUP OF 4 HEADSTONES AND 2 PAIRS OF HEADSTONES, IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH EAST OF THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH AISLE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Tewkesbury (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Uckington
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 92044 26054
Details
SO 92 NW UCKINGTON ELMSTONE HARDWICKE
7/197 Group of 4 headstones and 2 pairs of headstones, in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, immed- iately south-east of the south-east corner of the south aisle
GV II
Row of 4 headstones. Left-hand headstone. Early C18. Sandstone to Mary Cook, wife of William Cook. The lower part of the headstone is obscured by the ground level. Unidentified headstone to the right. Early C18. Raised oval inscription plaque within a cartouche-like surround. Pair of winged cherubs' heads one in each of the upper corners. Headstone to John Butt, died 1711 to the right. Sunken inscription plaque within a scrollwork surround. Unidentified headstone to the right of the latter. Late, C17-early C18. Pair of winged cherubs' heads towards the top. Swag draped over the heads and down the sides. Pair of headstones cl.5m to the east. Left-hand headstone. Limestone. Large incised initials 'I.B.' with foliate carving at the top. Right-hand headstone to Elizabeth Butt, died 1670. Large scallop- shell motif centre top. Intertwined tassels, rope and foliate decoration either side. Pair of headstones cl.5m to the east. Left-hand headstone segmental-headed with a partially legible inscription to Elizabeth ----------, died 1696. Heavy drapery at top and sides. Right-hand headstone. Segmental-headed with a partially legible inscription in italics. Pair of crossed palm leaf fronds above the inscription.
Listing NGR: SO9204426054
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 134605
- 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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