Group of 6 Raised Slabs Close to South Buttress of Nave of Church of St Mary
GROUP OF 6 RAISED SLABS CLOSE TO SOUTH BUTTRESS OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, TROY ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1135117
- Date first listed:
- 17-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 6 Raised Slabs Close to South Buttress of Nave of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 6 RAISED SLABS CLOSE TO SOUTH BUTTRESS OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, TROY ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1135117
- Date first listed:
- 17-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 6 Raised Slabs Close to South Buttress of Nave of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 6 RAISED SLABS CLOSE TO SOUTH BUTTRESS OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, TROY ROAD
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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 RAISED SLABS CLOSE TO SOUTH BUTTRESS OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, TROY ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Leeds (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Morley
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 26380 28002
Details
SE2628SW LS27 TROY ROAD MORLEY (east side, off)
7/49 Group of 6 raised slabs close to south buttress of nave of Church of St. Mary
GV II
Group of 5 raised slabs and an earlier taller chest tomb. c1671, 1693, 1696, 1702, 1741 and much-weathered chest tomb to right next to church. Ashlar. Raised stone slabs on panelled bases. 2 rows of 3.
1st row: tombs commemorate "Esther wife of Joshua Crowther mother-in-law of Thomas Dawson", died 22nd April 1693 aged 84; "John Dawson of Morley", died 2nd September 1741 aged 65, this tomb with carved guillouche surround and arched head with winged-head angel spandrels and heraldic coat of 3 birds set diagonally across a shield; "Abraham Dawson of Morley", died 19th November 1671 aged 61 and "Rev. Mr. Joseph Dawson Minister of the gospel at Morley", died 26th June 1709 aged 73, the tomb with decoratively-carved surround with central panel with angel spandrels and arched surround.
2nd row: tombs commemorate "Samuel son of Joseph Dawson of Morley", died 23rd July 1696, tomb with carved heart motif with initials; "Thomas only son of Mr. Joseph Dawson of Rochdale in ,Lancashire, "died 3rd November 1726, tomb with arched surround with impost, face and angel spandrels; chest tomb has 4 panels each with quatrefoil and raised shield.
Listing NGR: SE2638028002
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 341839
- 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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