Thompson Headstone 25 Metres South of Church of St Mary
THOMPSON HEADSTONE 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1186238
- Date first listed:
- 16-Jul-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Thompson Headstone 25 Metres South of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- THOMPSON HEADSTONE 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1186238
- Date first listed:
- 16-Jul-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Thompson Headstone 25 Metres South of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- THOMPSON HEADSTONE 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH LANE
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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:
- THOMPSON HEADSTONE 25 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Darlington (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Denton
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 21896 18858
Details
NZ 21 NW DENTON CHURCH LANE (South side, off) 5/98 Thompson headstone 25 metres south of Church of St. Mary II Large headstone. 1795 to John Thompson and his family. Sandstone. Shaped top has sunk panel with relief carvings of an urn flanked by winged angel heads. Good quality lettering. Inscription on front: This stone is inscribed to the Sacred Memory of JOHN THOMPSON, late of Houghton-le-Side, by his wife Margaret as a finall Token of Her Gratitude and Commemoration of Him. He left this life for a better on the 30th of July 1795. Aged 86 Years. Likewise to the Sacred Memory of MARGARET THOMPSON his Wife. Who left this life for a better on the 27th of February 1801 Aged 63 Years. She foresaw approaching Dissolution And met it with the calm Resignation Of a CHRISTIAN firmly trusting In the Mercies of her REDEEMER For a blessed IMMORTALITY. Likewise to Preserve ye Memory of JOHN THOMPSON their son who on an excursion to America for his Health left this life for a better on the 17th of May 1801 aged 31 years. Reverse has inscribed-line representation of 2 winged angel heads. Further inscription below: STOP PASSENGER SEE HERE I LIE IF THOU ART OLD PREPARE TO DIE IF THOU ART YOUNG PREPARED BE THIS MOMENT DEATH MAY SEIZE ON THEE To the Memory of MARY THOMPSON Daughter of John Thompson, Whose name is inscribed on the other Side of this Stone, who departed This life on the lath of June 1798 Aged 20 years. See heedless youth tho' active, young and gay I in my blooming years was snatched away A tender friend who I have left to moan Gives to my memory this grateful stone.
Listing NGR: NZ2189618858
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 110764
- 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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