Pair of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Grave of Agnes and Henry Moule Circa 4 Metres South of East End of Church of St John Baptist
PAIR OF GRAVESTONES AT HEAD AND FEET OF GRAVE OF AGNES AND HENRY MOULE CIRCA 4 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN BAPTIST, RECTORY LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1163583
- Date first listed:
- 29-May-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Grave of Agnes and Henry Moule Circa 4 Metres South of East End of Church of St John Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- PAIR OF GRAVESTONES AT HEAD AND FEET OF GRAVE OF AGNES AND HENRY MOULE CIRCA 4 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN BAPTIST, RECTORY LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1163583
- Date first listed:
- 29-May-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Pair of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Grave of Agnes and Henry Moule Circa 4 Metres South of East End of Church of St John Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- PAIR OF GRAVESTONES AT HEAD AND FEET OF GRAVE OF AGNES AND HENRY MOULE CIRCA 4 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN BAPTIST, RECTORY LANE
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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:
- PAIR OF GRAVESTONES AT HEAD AND FEET OF GRAVE OF AGNES AND HENRY MOULE CIRCA 4 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN BAPTIST, RECTORY LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- North Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Instow
- National Grid Reference:
- SS 47984 30981
Details
INSTOW RECTORY LANE, Instow Town SS 43 SE 1/98 Pair of gravestones at head and feet of grave of Agnes and Henry Moule circa 4 metres south of east end of Church of St John Baptist GV II Pair of gravestones. 1797. Slate. Headstone straight-headed with incised nowy arch and angles bust. Inscription Here Lies in the hopes of a Joyful Resurrection the Re- mains of Agnes Moule late wife of Henry Moule died 1797 Stone at foot of grave straight-headed with verse When death was sent from God above So suddenly to part our Love No friends nor Yet Physicians art Could then prevent his fatal dart. With comfort then she took her leave Husband and Children prey dont grieve But listen for that glorious voice When Christ doth call we shall rejoice.
Listing NGR: SS4798530982
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 98802
- 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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