Scattered Group of Eight Chest Tombs North of Church of St Mary
SCATTERED GROUP OF EIGHT CHEST TOMBS NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1099270
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Scattered Group of Eight Chest Tombs North of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- SCATTERED GROUP OF EIGHT CHEST TOMBS NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1099270
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jun-1987
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 19-Sept-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Scattered Group of Eight Chest Tombs North of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- SCATTERED GROUP OF EIGHT CHEST TOMBS NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY
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.
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:
- SCATTERED GROUP OF EIGHT CHEST TOMBS NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Foy
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 59786 28357
Details
FOY CP FOY SO 52 NE 3/25 Scattered group of 8 chest tombs north of Church of St Mary GV II Scattered group of chest tombs. C18 and C19. Sandstone ashlar, rectangular plan, mainly with moulded plinths and cappings. Defaced tomb, approximately 0.75 m north of nave. C18; Shaped end panels with traces of cartouches, floral motifs flank rectangular inscription panels. Defaced tomb, approximately 7 m north of nave. C18, Shaped end panel with traces of cartouche, traces of oval inscription panel. Defaced tomb, approximately 1.5 m north of nave. Mid- to late C18. Elaborately swagged shaped end panel with cartouche and winged cherub heads, defaced convex oval shaped inscription panel with traces of scroll motif. Defaced tomb, approximately 12 m north of chancel arch. Late C18. Balusters flank inscription panel, urns in relief to short sides, traces of scrolled surround to inscription panel. Defaced tomb, approximately 0.5 m north of chancel. C18. Formerly in railed enclosure, shaped end panels with oval inset. Defaced tomb, approximately 20 m north of chancel. C17 - C18. Plain sides with cross in relief on capping. Collins memorial. Early C19. End balusters and fielded inscription panels. Bennett memorial. Early C19. Pyramidal upper surface to capping, balusters flank inscription panel with decorative floral ornament in corners. Commemorates Mary Bennett, died 1828.
Listing NGR: SO5978628357
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 154284
- 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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