Group of Table Tombs 3 Metres to East of Church of St Helen
GROUP OF TABLE TOMBS 3 METRES TO EAST OF CHURCH OF ST HELEN, MANOR ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1196603
- Date first listed:
- 23-May-1994
- List Entry Name:
- Group of Table Tombs 3 Metres to East of Church of St Helen
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF TABLE TOMBS 3 METRES TO EAST OF CHURCH OF ST HELEN, MANOR ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1196603
- Date first listed:
- 23-May-1994
- List Entry Name:
- Group of Table Tombs 3 Metres to East of Church of St Helen
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF TABLE TOMBS 3 METRES TO EAST OF CHURCH OF ST HELEN, MANOR ROAD
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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:
- GROUP OF TABLE TOMBS 3 METRES TO EAST OF CHURCH OF ST HELEN, MANOR ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- County Durham (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 18852 26778
Details
BISHOP AUCKLAND
NZ1826 MANOR ROAD, St Helen Auckland 634-1/10/153 (North side (off)) Group of table tombs 3 metres to east of Church of St Helen
GV II
Group of 3 chest tombs to members of Eden family. Mid C18 to early C19. Ashlar and marble. (i): adjacent to church wall. c1755. Ogee-moulded plinth to large plain sided sandstone chest. Moulded edge to top slab, probably of marble. Inscription to Sir Robert Eden d.1755 aged 36, his wife Mary d.1794 aged 73. (ii): immediately E of (i). c1790. Plain plinth to 6 tapered fluted pilasters with plinths and Ionic capitals, with recessed plain slabs between, supporting top slab with moulded edge. Inscription to Harriett Eden d.1789 aged 5, another 2-year old daughter of Sir John Eden, and Caroline Eden (date illegible). Verse (..an unspotted life...) and inscription partly eroded. (iii): 3m N of (i). c1766. Table with moulded plinth, 4 bombe angle pilasters with simple plinths and necking, and round-edged top slab. Inscription to Catherine Eden d.1766 aged 23, wife of Sir John Eden Bart. of Windlestone, and to Dorothea his second wife, d.1792 aged 45, and also to Sir John d.1812 aged 71. The Eden family lived at West Auckland Manor for many years before moving to Windlestone Hall.
Listing NGR: NZ1885226778
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 385689
- 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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