Group of 4 Bruges Monuments in Churchyard, 3-8 Metres North of Chancel, Church of St John the Baptist
GROUP OF 4 BRUGES MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD, 3-8 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1284618
- Date first listed:
- 25-Mar-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 4 Bruges Monuments in Churchyard, 3-8 Metres North of Chancel, Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 4 BRUGES MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD, 3-8 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1284618
- Date first listed:
- 25-Mar-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 4 Bruges Monuments in Churchyard, 3-8 Metres North of Chancel, Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 4 BRUGES MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD, 3-8 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE STREET
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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:
- GROUP OF 4 BRUGES MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARD, 3-8 METRES NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Chirton
- National Grid Reference:
- SU0734657650
Details
SU 05 NE
3/68
CHIRTON
THE STREET
(north side)
Group of 4 Bruges monuments in churchyard, 3-8m north of chancel, Church of St John the Baptist
II
Group of four chest tombs. C18 and early C19. Limestone. East
row from north:
a) Moulded table and base. Recessed corner balusters with fluted
frieze. Fielded panel on north between tied drapes.
Dedication illegible, date of death 1818.
b) Moulded table and base. Fluted corner pilasters. Two raised
panes separated by tied string of flowers. To William Bruges
and Hestor, died 1802-3.
c) Wide moulded table. Centre and end panelled pilasters dividing
raised tondi. Death's head, bones and hourglass on end.
Unidentified.
d) Low chest with plain table and sides. To Rebecca Bruges and
William Bruges, died ?1818.
Listing NGR: SU0734657650
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 311972
- 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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