Group of 50 Memorials South of Chancel and South Aisle of Church of St Peter
GROUP OF 50 MEMORIALS SOUTH OF CHANCEL AND SOUTH AISLE OF CHURCH OF ST PETER
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1319968
- Date first listed:
- 03-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 50 Memorials South of Chancel and South Aisle of Church of St Peter
- Statutory Address:
- GROUP OF 50 MEMORIALS SOUTH OF CHANCEL AND SOUTH AISLE OF CHURCH OF ST PETER
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- Reference:
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- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1319968
- Date first listed:
- 03-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Group of 50 Memorials South of Chancel and South Aisle of Church of St Peter
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROUP OF 50 MEMORIALS SOUTH OF CHANCEL AND SOUTH AISLE OF CHURCH OF ST PETER
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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:
- GROUP OF 50 MEMORIALS SOUTH OF CHANCEL AND SOUTH AISLE OF CHURCH OF ST PETER
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Warwickshire
- District:
- Rugby (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Wolfhampcote
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 52984 65305
Details
WOLFHAMPCOTE SP56NW 7/118 Group of 50 memorials S of chancel and south aisle of Church of St. Peter GV II Group of 50 memorials. C17, C18 and C19. Carved and moulded sandstone. They include a group of 3 chest tombs approximately one metre south of chancel. All have moulded plinth and top and square corner balusters. One, dated 1761 etc., has 2 panels with Rococo frames to each side. Ends have cartouches and winged heads of differing design. The balusters are partly gadrooned. The others, of similar design, are dated 1766 etc, and 1781 etc. 2 fielded panels to sides, one to ends. Inscriptions to the Watson family. Double headstone approximately 6 metres south. 1662 and 1684. Scrolled shaped top with central faces. Moulded panels. Inscriptions to Anne and William Baseley. Headstone approximately 6.5 metres south. Early/mid C18. Semi-circular top. Canopy with drapery above winged head and scrolls. Headstone approximately 6 metres south of door. 1686. Scrolled top and sunk panel. Inscription to May Goode. Row of 10 headstones approximately 1.5 metres south. Fourth dated 1687. Volute top with skull. Moulded sunk shield panel. Fifth is late C17. Segmental top. Double swag with bow. Fielded panel and ancanthus leaves. Sixth dated 1661. Shaped top. Small panel, containing shield panel and drapery. Tenth is late C17, Scrolled top with central oval. Moulded sunk panel and volutes. Headstone in angle of chancel and aisle. Early C18. Shaped segmental top with carved head. Large elaborate cartouche. Headstone approximately 2 metres south-east of corner of aisle. Late C17. Shaped top. Inscription to Millisent Court. Headstone approximately 2.5 metres south. 1681. Shaped top. Headstone approximately 3 metres south, 1681. Segmental top and sunk panel. The remaining headstones are not of special architectural interest.
Listing NGR: SP5298465305
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 308763
- 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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