GROUP OF 3 TOMBS CIRCA 6 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE
GROUP OF 3 TOMBS CIRCA 6 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, FRONT STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1240481
- Date first listed:
- 21-Jan-1987
- List Entry Name:
- GROUP OF 3 TOMBS CIRCA 6 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 3 TOMBS CIRCA 6 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, FRONT STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1240481
- Date first listed:
- 21-Jan-1987
- List Entry Name:
- GROUP OF 3 TOMBS CIRCA 6 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 3 TOMBS CIRCA 6 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, FRONT STREET
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.
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 3 TOMBS CIRCA 6 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, FRONT STREET
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:
- NZ1190154362
Details
NZ 15 SW
6/62 (inset)
CONSETT
FRONT STREET
(West side)
Medomsley
Group of 3 tombs c.6 metres south of nave of St. Mary Magdalene
GV
II
3 tombs, comprising one medieval grave cover and 2 chest tombs. Grave cover
medieval; north chest tomb circa 1726; south chest tomb undated but probably
early C18. Sandstone.
1. Chest with chamfered base, stone slab sides; overhanging flat coping.
Inscribed to Emanuel Walton of Bradley died 1726 and his son Ambrose died 1721.
2. Grave cover. Plain slab with incised cross and sword decoration; moss-
covered at time of survey.
3. Chest with chamfered base and stone slab sides; round-edged coping. No
inscription.
Source: P.F. Ryder, The Medieval Cross Slab Grave Covers in County Durham,
Durham 1985; p.104.
Listing NGR: NZ1190154362
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 438932
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Transactions of the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and North in Transactions of the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and North, (1985), 104
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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