Richard Hayward Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 5 Metres West of John Ireland Monument

RICHARD HAYWARD MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 5 METRES WEST OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1304129
Date first listed:
12-Aug-1985
List Entry Name:
Richard Hayward Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 5 Metres West of John Ireland Monument
Statutory Address:
RICHARD HAYWARD MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 5 METRES WEST OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT
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Date:
2001-08-27
Reference:
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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1304129
Date first listed:
12-Aug-1985
List Entry Name:
Richard Hayward Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 5 Metres West of John Ireland Monument
Statutory Address 1:
RICHARD HAYWARD MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 5 METRES WEST OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT

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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.

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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.

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Location

Statutory Address:
RICHARD HAYWARD MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY CIRCA 5 METRES WEST OF JOHN IRELAND MONUMENT

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:
Gloucestershire
District:
Tewkesbury (District Authority)
Parish:
Forthampton
National Grid Reference:
SO 85862 32544

Details

SO 8532 FORTHAMPTON FORTHAMPTON VILLAGE

7/52 Richard Hayward monument in the churchyard of the Church of St. Mary c5m west of John Ireland monument

GV II

Chest tomb to Richard Hayward, died 1612. Limestone with possibly later sandstone capping. Raised oval inscription plaque on north side with standing cherubs either side holding up swag draped over inscription. Unused raised rectangular inscription plaque on south side flanked by narrow panels with linked- hanging floral decoration with ribbon tie at top. Fielded panel at east end with winged hour-glass on pedestal flanked by curving palm leaves. Cartouche without inscription at west end. Leaning badly towards north (March 1985).

Listing NGR: SO8586232544

Legacy

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Legacy System number:
134172
Legacy System:
LBS

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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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