Pair of Headstones (Chowen and Guscott) About 14 Metres North of the West Wall of the Tower of the Church of St John the Baptist
PAIR OF HEADSTONES (CHOWEN AND GUSCOTT) ABOUT 14 METRES NORTH OF THE WEST WALL OF THE TOWER OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1105496
- Date first listed:
- 07-Nov-1985
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF HEADSTONES (CHOWEN AND GUSCOTT) ABOUT 14 METRES NORTH OF THE WEST WALL OF THE TOWER OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1105496
- Date first listed:
- 07-Nov-1985
- Statutory Address 1:
- PAIR OF HEADSTONES (CHOWEN AND GUSCOTT) ABOUT 14 METRES NORTH OF THE WEST WALL OF THE TOWER OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
Location
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF HEADSTONES (CHOWEN AND GUSCOTT) ABOUT 14 METRES NORTH OF THE WEST WALL OF THE TOWER OF THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- West Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Stowford
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 43261 87051
Details
SSX 48 NW STOWFORD STOWFORD
3/300 Pair of headstones (Chowen and - Guscott) about 14m north of the west wall of the tower of the Church of St John the Baptist
GV II
Pair of headstones. Late C18. Slate. The northern headstone is nowy-headed with canted corners and commemorates Thomas Chowen, buried 1779. Elaborate initial letter to inscription, pot of flowers carved in the head. To the south and slightly to the west is a headstone with a scrolly head commemorating Elizabeth Guscott, died 1797. Verse below inscription and 2 cherubim carved in head holding palms and a crown of glory.
Listing NGR: SX4326587050
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- 92541
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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