Row of 6 Headstones Approximately 2 Metres North of North Door of Chancel of Church of St John the Baptist
ROW OF 6 HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES NORTH OF NORTH DOOR OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1294068
- Date first listed:
- 22-May-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Row of 6 Headstones Approximately 2 Metres North of North Door of Chancel of Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- ROW OF 6 HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES NORTH OF NORTH DOOR OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1294068
- Date first listed:
- 22-May-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Row of 6 Headstones Approximately 2 Metres North of North Door of Chancel of Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- ROW OF 6 HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES NORTH OF NORTH DOOR OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH ROAD
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
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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:
- ROW OF 6 HEADSTONES APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES NORTH OF NORTH DOOR OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Boddington
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 48256 53197
Details
BODDINGTON CHURCH ROAD SP45SE (East side) Upper Boddington 2/19 Row of 6 headstones approx. 2m. N of north door of chancel of Church of St. John the Baptist
GV II
Row of 6 headstones. Late C17 and early C18. Limestone ashlar. From left to right: Headstone with cherub at head surrounded by scrolls and swags; partially legible inscription in oval panel with scroll at the base. Headstone similar to previous headstone. Headstone dated 1662, scrolled head with partially legible inscription in recessed panel. Footstone with initials AA at head. Headstone, cherub at head surrounded by drapery and supporting figures, foliage at base, partially legible inscription. Headstone dated 1659, scrolled top with partially legible inscription is recessed panel. The early C18 headstones are included for group vlaue with those of late C17.
Listing NGR: SP4825653197
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 234291
- 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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