Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter
TOMB OF JOHN NELSON IN YARD OF CHURCH OF ST PETER, KIRKGATE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1313698
- Date first listed:
- 13-Jan-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter
- Statutory Address:
- TOMB OF JOHN NELSON IN YARD OF CHURCH OF ST PETER, KIRKGATE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1313698
- Date first listed:
- 13-Jan-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter
- Statutory Address 1:
- TOMB OF JOHN NELSON IN YARD OF CHURCH OF ST PETER, KIRKGATE
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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:
- TOMB OF JOHN NELSON IN YARD OF CHURCH OF ST PETER, KIRKGATE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Kirklees (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 21875 26158
Details
SE 22 NW BATLEY MB KIRKGATE BIRSTALL
2/31 Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter
G.V. II
Chest tomb of John Nelson. Dated 1774. Stone with simple panel sides and inscription to John Nelson and his wife. Also inscribed is poem: While we on Earth had our abode, We both agre'd to serve the Lord; And he was pleas'd as you may see, By Death, not long us parted be, Then he required the breath he gave Untill again he us restore A Life to live and Die no more.
Apparently added later is further inscription:
"John Nelson was the coadjutor of John Wesley, and the pioneer of Methodism in Yorkshire".
Listing NGR: SE2187526158
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 340936
- 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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