Group of 6 Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Immediately North of the Elizabeth Lockwood Cross to South of the South Aisle
GROUP OF 6 HEADSTONES IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD CROSS TO SOUTH OF THE SOUTH AISLE, MILL STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1091907
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 6 Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Immediately North of the Elizabeth Lockwood Cross to South of the South Aisle
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 6 HEADSTONES IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD CROSS TO SOUTH OF THE SOUTH AISLE, MILL STREET
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- Date:
- 1999-08-23
- Reference:
- IOE01/01509/32
- Rights:
- © Mr H. Graham Briggs. Source: Historic England Archive
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1091907
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 6 Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Immediately North of the Elizabeth Lockwood Cross to South of the South Aisle
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 6 HEADSTONES IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD CROSS TO SOUTH OF THE SOUTH AISLE, MILL STREET
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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:
- GROUP OF 6 HEADSTONES IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD CROSS TO SOUTH OF THE SOUTH AISLE, MILL STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Cheltenham (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Prestbury
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 97002 23974
Details
SO 9724 PRESTBURY MILL STREET (south side)
18/81 Group of six headstones in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary, immediately north of the Elizabeth Lockwood cross to south
GV II
Group of six headstones. Early C18. Limestone. Headstone at west end of group. Mid-late C18. Cartouche-like inscription plaque with three winged angels' heads at top. No legible inscription. Pair of headstones c2.5m to east. Segmental-headed headstone on left dated 1718. Partially legible inscription. Moulded capping with shell-like motif at centre of top. Headstone immediately to right with left-hand side now broken away. Partially legible inscription with moulded margin and curving brackets at top. Pair of headstones c2.5m to north. Left-hand stone dated 1714. Partially legible inscription. Segmental-head with a shell-like motif at centre of top. Barley-twist margin either side of inscription. Headstone to right dated 1703 with a partially legible inscription. Swags either side of inscription. Top of stone comprises two curving brackets. Single headstone c3m to east to Thomas Randell, died 1700, with raised roll-moulded margin and scrollwork carving and quadrant corners.
Listing NGR: SO9700223974
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 134489
- 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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