Sarah Need Ireland Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 1 Metre South of John Ireland Monument
SARAH NEED IRELAND MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1153844
- Date first listed:
- 12-Aug-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Sarah Need Ireland Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 1 Metre South of John Ireland Monument
- Statutory Address:
- SARAH NEED IRELAND MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1153844
- Date first listed:
- 12-Aug-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Sarah Need Ireland Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 1 Metre South of John Ireland Monument
- Statutory Address 1:
- SARAH NEED IRELAND MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT
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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:
- SARAH NEED IRELAND MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 1 METRE SOUTH OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Tewkesbury (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Forthampton
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 85872 32542
Details
SO 8532 FORTHAMPTON FORTHAMPTON VILLAGE
7/55 Sarah Need Ireland monument in the churchyard of the Church of St. Mary clm south of John Ireland monument
GV II
Chest tomb to Sarah Need Ireland, died 1848 and other members of the Need Ireland family. Sandstone tomb on rectangular base itself on stepped base partly of brick. Tomb in form of sarcophagus on ball feet. Raised, oval inscription plaque on south side to Sarah, wife of George Need Ireland with swag over. Similar inscription plaque on north side with palm leaf decoration above. Woman weeping over urn at east end. Palm tree shading fluted column covered in drape at west end. Capital of column lies broken off beneath tree. Inscription to Caroline Need Ireland relict of George Need Ireland on rectangular base below tomb. Upper part of stepped base incorporates ledger to Sarah Ellis of Mitre Farm, died 1844.
Listing NGR: SO8587232542
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 134175
- 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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