Richard and Hester Clayton Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter, Circa 1 1/2 Metres South of the Tower
RICHARD AND HESTER CLAYTON MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CIRCA 1 1/2 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1340139
- Date first listed:
- 04-Dec-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Richard and Hester Clayton Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter, Circa 1 1/2 Metres South of the Tower
- Statutory Address:
- RICHARD AND HESTER CLAYTON MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CIRCA 1 1/2 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER
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- Date:
- 2001-06-30
- Reference:
- IOE01/05974/02
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1340139
- Date first listed:
- 04-Dec-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Richard and Hester Clayton Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter, Circa 1 1/2 Metres South of the Tower
- Statutory Address 1:
- RICHARD AND HESTER CLAYTON MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CIRCA 1 1/2 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER
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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:
- RICHARD AND HESTER CLAYTON MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, CIRCA 1 1/2 METRES SOUTH OF THE TOWER
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Tewkesbury (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Dumbleton
- National Grid Reference:
- SP0173335772
Details
SP 03 NW
2/61
DUMBLETON
DUMBLETON VILLAGE
Richard and Hester Clayton monuments
in the churchyard of the Church of
St Peter, c1.5m south of the tower
GV
II
Pair of headstones reputed to be by Samuel Hobbs. Slate stone.
Each headstone is c2m in height with a curved head.
a) Right-hand headstone to Richard Clayton, died 1797 with
representation of the Crucifixion at the top and angels holding
a crown at the top. Highly ornate floral surround all around
the inscription.
b) Head immediately to the left to Hester, wife of Richard
Clayton, died 1792. Oval containing two angels crowning virgin
at top. Highly ornate floral surround in relief all around
the inscription.
These headstones are unusually large and finely executed examples
of their period.
(David Verey, The Buildings of England: The Vale and the Forest of
Dean, 1980)
Listing NGR: SP0173335772
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 135158
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Verey, D, The Buildings of England: The Vale and the Forest of Dean, (1980)
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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