Headstone to Thomas Williamson, 5 Metres South of Church of St. Mary
HEADSTONE TO THOMAS WILLIAMSON, 5 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST. MARY, LOW GREEN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1323009
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Headstone to Thomas Williamson, 5 Metres South of Church of St. Mary
- Statutory Address:
- HEADSTONE TO THOMAS WILLIAMSON, 5 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST. MARY, LOW GREEN
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1323009
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Headstone to Thomas Williamson, 5 Metres South of Church of St. Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- HEADSTONE TO THOMAS WILLIAMSON, 5 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST. MARY, LOW GREEN
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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:
- HEADSTONE TO THOMAS WILLIAMSON, 5 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST. MARY, LOW GREEN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- County Durham (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Gainford
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 16981 16673
Details
NZ 1616 - 1716 GAINFORD LOW GREEN (South side, off)
9/118 Headstone to Thomas Williamson,5 metres south of Church of St.Mary II
Headstone. 1777 to Thomas Williamson. Sandstone slab with shaped segmental head containing relief of angel head and wings. Inscribed: In Remberance of THOMAS WILLIAMSON late of Summerhouse, who departed this life, Sept. the 9th 1777. Aged 65. My Sledge and Hammer lie declin'd My Bellows have quite lost their wind, My Fires extinct my forge decay'd My Vice is in the dust all laid My Coal is spent my Irons gone My nails are drove my Work is done My fire dryd Corps lie(sic)here at rest My Soul Smoke like Soars to be blest
Listing NGR: NZ1698116673
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 111071
- 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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