Group of 13 Chest Tombs Approximately 25 Metres South South West, 32 Metres South and 32 Metres South South West of South Transept of Church of St Mary
GROUP OF 13 CHEST TOMBS APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST, 32 METRES SOUTH AND 32 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH GREEN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1289653
- Date first listed:
- 03-Mar-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 13 Chest Tombs Approximately 25 Metres South South West, 32 Metres South and 32 Metres South South West of South Transept of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 13 CHEST TOMBS APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST, 32 METRES SOUTH AND 32 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH GREEN
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1289653
- Date first listed:
- 03-Mar-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 13 Chest Tombs Approximately 25 Metres South South West, 32 Metres South and 32 Metres South South West of South Transept of Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 13 CHEST TOMBS APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST, 32 METRES SOUTH AND 32 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH GREEN
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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 13 CHEST TOMBS APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST, 32 METRES SOUTH AND 32 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, CHURCH GREEN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Oxfordshire
- District:
- West Oxfordshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Witney
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 35632 09198
Details
WITNEY CHURCH GREEN SP3509S (South side) 11/65 Group of 13 chest tombs approx. 25m. SSW, 32m. S and 32m. SSW of S transept of Church of St. Mary GV II 13 chest tombs. Chest tomb approximately 25 metres south-south-west, Late C18. Limestone. Fielded pilaster panels flank revealed inscription panel; moulded plinth, cornice and top. Commemorates John Druce and wife. d.1791, Chest tomb. approximately 32 metres south. Date 1811. Limestone. Beaded oval inscription panel with foliate carving in spandrels; reverse side has fluted pilasters flanking similar panel with roses carved in spandrels; moulded plinth and cornice. Three chest tombs, approximately 32 metres south-south-west Late C18-early C19. Limestone. Early C19 tomb to east has moulded plinth, cornice and top; raised pilasters, carved with swags of foliage, flank beaded oval inscription panel with angels and palm sprays carved in spandrels; similar reverse side with delicate scrolls and bay leaf carving. Tomb to north-west, with fielded pilaster panels and beaded revealed inscription panels and moulded plinth, cornice and top, has 1790s dates. Similar tomb to south-west. Eight C18 and Cl9 chest tombs are not of special architectural interest.
Listing NGR: SP3563209198
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 252617
- 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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