Group of Three Chest Tombs 4 Metres North of South Wall of Quaker Burial Ground
Group of three chest tombs 4 metres north of south wall of Quaker burial ground, Main Street
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SE 35 NW
5/57
SCOTTON
MAIN STREET (east side, off)
Group of three chest tombs 4 metres north of south wall of Quaker burial ground
GV
II
Three chest tombs. Early-mid C18. For the Watkinson family. Gritstone. Each is composed of a single moulded slab resting on a plinth of four or more blocks. The central slab has the remains of a deeply cut inscription: "HERE LIETH THE BO / DY OF GEORGE WAT / KINSON OF SCOT / TON SON OF WILL..." the remainder illegible. The group over grown and tilted by a large tree growing between them at time of resurvey.
George Watkinson took over Scotton Hall (qv) in 1653 and in 1658 he bought the Chantry House and lands. William Watkinson (? George's son) conveyed lands for the burial ground to the Quakers' Trustees in 1670.
In 1928 the grave stones of William and Ann were recorded in the graveyard, the latter being the southernmost of this group, Ann being commemorated with one or two children. The group has considerable historical significance in the history of Scotton. Included for group value.
A T Waterer, 'Records of the Parish of Farnham etc', c1928, Typescript, Harrogate Public Library.
Listing NGR: SE3265259574
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1289057
- Date first listed:
- 29-Oct-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of Three Chest Tombs 4 Metres North of South Wall of Quaker Burial Ground
- Statutory Address:
- Group of three chest tombs 4 metres north of south wall of Quaker burial ground, Main Street
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1289057
- Date first listed:
- 29-Oct-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of Three Chest Tombs 4 Metres North of South Wall of Quaker Burial Ground
- Statutory Address 1:
- Group of three chest tombs 4 metres north of south wall of Quaker burial ground, Main 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 three chest tombs 4 metres north of south wall of Quaker burial ground, Main Street
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Scotton
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 32652 59574
Summary
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 22 December 2025 to reformat the text to current standards
SE 35 NW
5/57
SCOTTON
MAIN STREET (east side, off)
Group of three chest tombs 4 metres north of south wall of Quaker burial ground
GV
II
Three chest tombs. Early-mid C18. For the Watkinson family. Gritstone. Each is composed of a single moulded slab resting on a plinth of four or more blocks. The central slab has the remains of a deeply cut inscription: "HERE LIETH THE BO / DY OF GEORGE WAT / KINSON OF SCOT / TON SON OF WILL..." the remainder illegible. The group over grown and tilted by a large tree growing between them at time of resurvey.
George Watkinson took over Scotton Hall (qv) in 1653 and in 1658 he bought the Chantry House and lands. William Watkinson (? George's son) conveyed lands for the burial ground to the Quakers' Trustees in 1670.
In 1928 the grave stones of William and Ann were recorded in the graveyard, the latter being the southernmost of this group, Ann being commemorated with one or two children. The group has considerable historical significance in the history of Scotton. Included for group value.
A T Waterer, 'Records of the Parish of Farnham etc', c1928, Typescript, Harrogate Public Library.
Listing NGR: SE3265259574
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 22 December 2025 to reformat the text to current standards
SE 35 NW
5/57
SCOTTON
MAIN STREET (east side, off)
Group of three chest tombs 4 metres north of south wall of Quaker burial ground
GV
II
Three chest tombs. Early-mid C18. For the Watkinson family. Gritstone. Each is composed of a single moulded slab resting on a plinth of four or more blocks. The central slab has the remains of a deeply cut inscription: "HERE LIETH THE BO / DY OF GEORGE WAT / KINSON OF SCOT / TON SON OF WILL..." the remainder illegible. The group over grown and tilted by a large tree growing between them at time of resurvey.
George Watkinson took over Scotton Hall (qv) in 1653 and in 1658 he bought the Chantry House and lands. William Watkinson (? George's son) conveyed lands for the burial ground to the Quakers' Trustees in 1670.
In 1928 the grave stones of William and Ann were recorded in the graveyard, the latter being the southernmost of this group, Ann being commemorated with one or two children. The group has considerable historical significance in the history of Scotton. Included for group value.
A T Waterer, 'Records of the Parish of Farnham etc', c1928, Typescript, Harrogate Public Library.
Listing NGR: SE3265259574
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 331814
- 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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