Pair of Slabs to Martha Balmforth 1795 and Benjamin Hopperton 1785 Approximately 20 Metres East of Corner of North Transept of Church of St Mary
PAIR OF SLABS TO MARTHA BALMFORTH 1795 AND BENJAMIN HOPPERTON 1785 APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES EAST OF CORNER OF NORTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, TROY ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1135120
- Date first listed:
- 17-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of Slabs to Martha Balmforth 1795 and Benjamin Hopperton 1785 Approximately 20 Metres East of Corner of North Transept of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF SLABS TO MARTHA BALMFORTH 1795 AND BENJAMIN HOPPERTON 1785 APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES EAST OF CORNER OF NORTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, TROY ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1135120
- Date first listed:
- 17-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of Slabs to Martha Balmforth 1795 and Benjamin Hopperton 1785 Approximately 20 Metres East of Corner of North Transept of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- PAIR OF SLABS TO MARTHA BALMFORTH 1795 AND BENJAMIN HOPPERTON 1785 APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES EAST OF CORNER OF NORTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, TROY ROAD
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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:
- PAIR OF SLABS TO MARTHA BALMFORTH 1795 AND BENJAMIN HOPPERTON 1785 APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES EAST OF CORNER OF NORTH TRANSEPT 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 26408 28027
Details
SE2628SW LS27 TROY ROAD MORLEY (east side, off)
7/54 Pair of slabs to Martha Balmforth 1795 and Benjamin Hopperton 1785 approx 20m east of corner of north transept of church of St Mary
GV II
Pair of slabs. c1785 and 1795. Ashlar. Stone slabs raised on much weathered panelled sides. Left tomb inscribed: Right tomb inscribed:
"In Memory of Martha "In Memory of Wife of the Revd. Benjamin Hopperton Thos. Balmforth Schoolmaster of Morley, who Departed this of Morley who died August Life April the 13th 1785 30th 1795, aged 39." in the 68 Year of his Age ..."
Each has semicircular-carved arch with punched spandrels in which are set paterae. Included for group value.
Listing NGR: SE2640828027
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 341845
- 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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