Four headstones, south west of tower of Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist, Church End, Parson Drove
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1125900
- Date first listed:
- 27-Apr-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Four headstones, south west of tower of Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- Church of St John the Baptist, Church End, Parson Drove
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1125900
- Date first listed:
- 27-Apr-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Four headstones, south west of tower of Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- Church of St John the Baptist, Church End, Parson Drove
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:
- Church of St John the Baptist, Church End, Parson Drove
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Cambridgeshire
- District:
- Fenland (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Parson Drove
- National Grid Reference:
- TF 39018 09075
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29/10/2019
TF 30 NE
9/57
PARSON DROVE
CHURCH END (north side)
Four headstones, south west of tower of Church of St John the Baptist
(Formerly listed as Four headstones, south west of tower)
GV
II
(i) Headstone, Samuel Gunn, 1746. Limestone. In Rococo style. Scrolled head formed of foliage above a whicker basket, filled with flowers flanked by a skull, palm, and winged cherubs' heads. Below hangs a draped curtain bearing the inscription.
(ii) Headstone, Mary, wife of S. Gunn, late C18. Shaped head with winged cherub's head above draped curtain with circle bearing inscription.
(iii) Headstone, Abigail, wife of S. Gunn, 1752. Limestone. Engaged Corinthian columns with entablature and shaped pediment containing a winged cherub's head in the tympanum. Below a circular panel with the inscription and in the spandrels symbols of mortality, bones and a disembodied hand pointing to a skull.
(iv) Double headstone, early C18. Limestone. Two figures as caryatids, one holding an open Bible, the other in act of blessing, supporting a half-round pediment with two putti each holding a wreath in one hand and jointly placing the Crown of Glory on the head of winged cherub's head. Below moulded round-headed arches to two bays with inscriptions.
Listing NGR: TF3901809075
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 48189
- 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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