The Berkeley Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 9 Metres South of the Organ Chamber, Church of Saint Mary

THE BERKELEY ALTAR TOMB, IN CHURCHYARD 9 METRES SOUTH OF THE ORGAN CHAMBER, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY, STATION ROAD

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1176499
Date first listed:
29-Aug-1984
List Entry Name:
The Berkeley Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 9 Metres South of the Organ Chamber, Church of Saint Mary
Statutory Address:
THE BERKELEY ALTAR TOMB, IN CHURCHYARD 9 METRES SOUTH OF THE ORGAN CHAMBER, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY, STATION ROAD
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Date:
2003-08-21
Reference:
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1176499
Date first listed:
29-Aug-1984
List Entry Name:
The Berkeley Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 9 Metres South of the Organ Chamber, Church of Saint Mary
Statutory Address 1:
THE BERKELEY ALTAR TOMB, IN CHURCHYARD 9 METRES SOUTH OF THE ORGAN CHAMBER, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY, STATION ROAD

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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.

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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.

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Location

Statutory Address:
THE BERKELEY ALTAR TOMB, IN CHURCHYARD 9 METRES SOUTH OF THE ORGAN CHAMBER, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY, STATION ROAD

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

District:
Somerset (Unitary Authority)
Parish:
Bruton
National Grid Reference:
ST 68474 34776

Details

BRUTON CP STATION ROAD (West side) ST6834NW 8/176 The Berkeley Altar Tomb, in churchyard 9 metres South of the organ chamber, Church of Saint Mary GV II

Altar tomb. C18. Doulting stone, with marble inscription panel to West. Chamfered base step, high moulded plinth; fielded panels to three sides, marble panel flat; cornice to flat top, then step and base to urn, somewhat eroded. Latin inscription no longer complete, but the last line reads "JUSTI HONORABILIS C. BERKELEY". Sir Charles Berkeley rebuilt the chancel of Church of St Mary in 1743 - this tomb may be his. (Couzens P, Bruton in Selwood, Abbey Press, Sherborne, 1972).

Listing NGR: ST6847434776

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Legacy System number:
261664
Legacy System:
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Sources

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Couzens, P, Bruton in Selwood, (1972)

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

Ordnance survey map of The Berkeley Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 9 Metres South of the Organ Chamber, Church of Saint Mary

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