Whitfield Headstone 20 Metres South of Church of the Holy Cross
WHITFIELD HEADSTONE 20 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, MARKET PLACE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1156296
- Date first listed:
- 27-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Whitfield Headstone 20 Metres South of Church of the Holy Cross
- Statutory Address:
- WHITFIELD HEADSTONE 20 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, MARKET PLACE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1156296
- Date first listed:
- 27-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Whitfield Headstone 20 Metres South of Church of the Holy Cross
- Statutory Address 1:
- WHITFIELD HEADSTONE 20 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, MARKET PLACE
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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:
- WHITFIELD HEADSTONE 20 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, MARKET PLACE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Haltwhistle
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 70786 64008
Details
HALTWHISTLE MARKET PLACE NY 7064 (South side, off) 20/25 Whitfield headstone 20 metres south of Church of the Holy Cross II
Large headstone. 1840 to Rebecca Whitfield. Sculpted by T. Raper (name inscribed in plinth). 2 stages on moulded base. Upper stage has tapering sides narrowing to triangular top; bold relief of urn on base with carved anchor and ropes. Lower stage has gadrooned top and tapering sides narrowing to base. Lower stage inscribed:
In memory of Rebecca, the beloved wife of Edward Whitfield Of Newcastle on Tyne, Shipowner and Merchant, and daughter of Lewis Nanney Esquire of Haltwhistle, who departed this life on the 16th day of November 1840 in the 27th year of her age and who with her INFANT BABY lies here interred.
Listing NGR: NY7078664008
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 240759
- 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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