Headstone of Agnes Gard and Tombchest of John Gard 3 Metres to South of South Transept of Church of St Symphorian
HEADSTONE OF AGNES GARD AND TOMBCHEST OF JOHN GARD 3 METRES TO SOUTH OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST SYMPHORIAN, FORRABURY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1327729
- Date first listed:
- 20-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Headstone of Agnes Gard and Tombchest of John Gard 3 Metres to South of South Transept of Church of St Symphorian
- Statutory Address:
- HEADSTONE OF AGNES GARD AND TOMBCHEST OF JOHN GARD 3 METRES TO SOUTH OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST SYMPHORIAN, FORRABURY
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- Date:
- 2001-06-30
- Reference:
- IOE01/06318/27
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1327729
- Date first listed:
- 20-Jul-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Headstone of Agnes Gard and Tombchest of John Gard 3 Metres to South of South Transept of Church of St Symphorian
- Statutory Address 1:
- HEADSTONE OF AGNES GARD AND TOMBCHEST OF JOHN GARD 3 METRES TO SOUTH OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST SYMPHORIAN, FORRABURY
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.
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 OF AGNES GARD AND TOMBCHEST OF JOHN GARD 3 METRES TO SOUTH OF SOUTH TRANSEPT OF CHURCH OF ST SYMPHORIAN, FORRABURY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Forrabury and Minster
- National Grid Reference:
- SX0957690883
Details
FORRABURY AND FORRABURY
SX 0990 MINSTER
7/49 Headstone of Agnes Gard and tomb-
chest of John Gard, 3m to south of
south transept of Church of
St Symphorian
GV II
Headstone and tombchest. 1786 and 1767.
Headstone 1786. In memory of Agnes, wife of John Gard who died in 1786. Slate
headstone with cusped head. Engraved in upper and lower case lettering with serifs
and verse in cursive script. Angel's head at top. Verse:
My dearest Husband Lo I come
To meet thee in Eternal Home
To dwell above in Christs Embrace
And to behold Him Face to Face
Tis only from the Lord above
A gracious Act of Soverign Love
To north east, tombchest 1767. In memory of John, son of Thomas and Catherine Gard
who died in 1767. Slate rubble chest and slate rectangular lid. Well inscribed in
upper and lower case lettering with serifs. Decorated with floral motifs. Verse.
Listing NGR: SX0957690883
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 68711
- 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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