Group of 9 Seventeenth Century Headstones Approximately 16 Metres South East of Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin
GROUP OF 9 SEVENTEENTH CENTURY HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES SOUTH EAST OF PORCH, CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1216279
- Date first listed:
- 26-Feb-1988
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 9 SEVENTEENTH CENTURY HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES SOUTH EAST OF PORCH, CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1216279
- Date first listed:
- 26-Feb-1988
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 9 SEVENTEENTH CENTURY HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES SOUTH EAST OF PORCH, CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
Location
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 9 SEVENTEENTH CENTURY HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES SOUTH EAST OF PORCH, CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Oxfordshire
- District:
- Cherwell (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Cropredy
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 46900 46647
Details
CROPREDY CHURCH LANE SP4646 (East side) 14/55 Group of 9 C17 headstones approx. 16m SE of porch. Church of St. Mary the Virgin
GV II
Group of 9 C17 headstones in a row lining the Church path to south porch. Mostly boldly carved ironstone. From left to right. 1) Dated 1631. 2) Dated 1699. Decorated with swaps and cherubs heads. 3) Dated 1699. Decorated with swags and sticks. 4) Dated 1698. Twisted rope and winged cherubs head. 5) Dated 1679. Ecrolied head and cartouche. 6) Dated 1663. Inscription to Elizabeth, wife of John Wolgrave. 7) Dated 1693. 8) Dated 1663. Ionic pilaster decoration. 9) Dated 1663. Rustic carving.
Listing NGR: SP4690246643
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- 401493
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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