Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St Oswald, 18 Metres south of the chancel
Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St Oswald, 18 Metres south of the chancel, Main Street
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1289459
- Date first listed:
- 12-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St Oswald, 18 Metres south of the chancel
- Statutory Address:
- Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St Oswald, 18 Metres south of the chancel, Main Street
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1289459
- Date first listed:
- 12-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St Oswald, 18 Metres south of the chancel
- Statutory Address 1:
- Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St Oswald, 18 Metres south of the chancel, Main Street
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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:
- Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St Oswald, 18 Metres south of the chancel, Main Street
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Nottinghamshire
- District:
- Bassetlaw (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Dunham-on-Trent
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 81517 74473
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 20 October 2023 to correct a typo in the description and to reformat the text to current standards
SK 87 SW
4/11
DUNHAM-ON-TRENT
MAIN STREET (south side)
Group of three headstones in the churchyard of Church of St. Oswald, 18 M south of the chancel
G.V.
II
Group of three headstones. 18 metres south of the chancel. Dated 1729, 1738 and 1731. Ashlar. Arched, rectangular headstone inscribed "Here lieth the body of Mary B....oll who departed this life March 7 1729 aged 60 years". To the right is a decorative arched rectangular headstone with decorative incised lines under the arch and inscribed "Here lieth the body of Robert the son of John and Mary Wills who departed this life February the 19 1738 aged 10 years". 2 metres to the right is the third arched rectangular headstone with inscription "Here lieth the body of Mary the wife of John Bacon who departed this life M.... 2. In the year of our Lord 1731."
Included for group value only.
Listing NGR: SK8151774473
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 241451
- 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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