Three Monuments in Churchyard About 2 Metres West of West Door of Church of the Holy Cross
THREE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 2 METRES WEST OF WEST DOOR OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, CHURCH LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1243607
- Date first listed:
- 03-Apr-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Three Monuments in Churchyard About 2 Metres West of West Door of Church of the Holy Cross
- Statutory Address:
- THREE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 2 METRES WEST OF WEST DOOR OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, CHURCH LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1243607
- Date first listed:
- 03-Apr-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Three Monuments in Churchyard About 2 Metres West of West Door of Church of the Holy Cross
- Statutory Address 1:
- THREE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 2 METRES WEST OF WEST DOOR OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, CHURCH LANE
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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:
- THREE MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 2 METRES WEST OF WEST DOOR OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, CHURCH LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Seend
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 94395 60918
Details
SEEND CHURCH LANE ST 9460 13/268 Three monuments in churchyard about 2m west of west door of Church of the Holy Cross GV II
Group of three chest tombs, early to mid C18, ashlar. From north: a) c1700 with profuse foliate scroll decoration to north side cartouche and to angle piers. Moulded base and cornice. South side oval plaque with foliate scroll decoration each side. West end eternal snake device in scrolled surround. East end cherub head and umbrella. b) early C18, with two plaques each side in arched frames with decorated spandrels. Centre and angle pilasters. Moulded base and cornice, broken forward over piers. West end skull bones and hour-glass. c) mid C18, with two shield plaques each side, cherub heads below and foliate scroll above. Centre and angle piers with foliate scroll decoration. Moulded base and cornice broken forward over piers. End cartouches. North side inscription to - Wyatt, d.1789.
Listing NGR: ST9439560918
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 447670
- 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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