Edward Ford Chest Tomb in St Michael's Churchyard, About 2 Metres North of Chancel
EDWARD FORD CHEST TOMB IN ST MICHAEL'S CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 2 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1240839
- Date first listed:
- 03-Nov-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Edward Ford Chest Tomb in St Michael's Churchyard, About 2 Metres North of Chancel
- Statutory Address:
- EDWARD FORD CHEST TOMB IN ST MICHAEL'S CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 2 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL
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- Date:
- 2001-06-30
- Reference:
- IOE01/06709/19
- Rights:
- © Mr Peter J. White. Source: Historic England Archive
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1240839
- Date first listed:
- 03-Nov-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Edward Ford Chest Tomb in St Michael's Churchyard, About 2 Metres North of Chancel
- Statutory Address 1:
- EDWARD FORD CHEST TOMB IN ST MICHAEL'S CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 2 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL
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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.
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:
- EDWARD FORD CHEST TOMB IN ST MICHAEL'S CHURCHYARD, ABOUT 2 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- Teignbridge (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Ilsington
- National Park:
- Dartmoor
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 78549 76150
Details
ILSINGTON ILSINGTON SX 77 NE 3/115 Edward Ford Chest Tomb in St - Michael's Churchyard, about 2 metres north of chancel
GV II
Chest tomb. 1674. Granite. East end of the chest is carved with 2 large scrolls with fluted edges to north and south; 2 similar scrolls at west end, except that only the north and south edges have been carved, the west face having been left blank. Flat capstone with moulded edges. On top is a carved inscription. Border, defined by 2 incised lines, has inscription commemorating Edward Ford of Sigford, who died in November 1674. In centre is an inscription in English. The parish register lists Edward Ford of Sigford, gentleman, buried 5 November 1674.
Listing NGR: SX7854676152
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 439391
- 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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