Sundial and Grave Slab Approximately 8 Metres South of Nave of Church of St Michael
SUNDIAL AND GRAVE SLAB APPROXIMATELY 8 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, CHURCH ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1132157
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jun-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Sundial and Grave Slab Approximately 8 Metres South of Nave of Church of St Michael
- Statutory Address:
- SUNDIAL AND GRAVE SLAB APPROXIMATELY 8 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, CHURCH ROAD
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- Reference:
- IOE01/09275/31
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1132157
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jun-1989
- List Entry Name:
- Sundial and Grave Slab Approximately 8 Metres South of Nave of Church of St Michael
- Statutory Address 1:
- SUNDIAL AND GRAVE SLAB APPROXIMATELY 8 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, CHURCH ROAD
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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:
- SUNDIAL AND GRAVE SLAB APPROXIMATELY 8 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, CHURCH ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Linton
- National Park:
- Yorkshire Dales
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 00499 63215
Details
LINTON CHURCH ROAD SE 0063-0163 (east end) 10/50 Sundial and grave slab approximately 8 metres south of nave of Church of St. Michael GV II Sundial and grave slab. Dated 1637. Gritstone and limestone. The sundial shaft is approximately 80 centimetres high and is set into a square plinth raised up on 3 blocks, all clamped with iron staples set in lead. The east side of the plinth is resting on a stone block which in turn covers the west end of a narrow grave slab with brass plaque inscribed. "HEARE LYETH THE BODY / OF ROBERT WEST ANNO / DOMINI 1637 MAY 16 " The sundial shaft is chamfered with straight run-out stops, gnomon missing, and has the weathered initials "R W " on the face. Similar to the sundial at Kildwick (q.v.). Included for group value.
Listing NGR: SE0049963215
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 324804
- 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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