Hayward Chest Tomb, in Railed Enclosure North of Chancel, Church of Saint Mary

HAYWARD CHEST TOMB, IN RAILED ENCLOSURE NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY

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Heritage Category:
Listed building
List Entry Number:
1345824
Date first listed:
30-Aug-1984
Statutory Address:
HAYWARD CHEST TOMB, IN RAILED ENCLOSURE NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY

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Date:
2003-11-16
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed building
List Entry Number:
1345824
Date first listed:
30-Aug-1984
Statutory Address 1:
HAYWARD CHEST TOMB, IN RAILED ENCLOSURE NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY

Location

Statutory Address:
HAYWARD CHEST TOMB, IN RAILED ENCLOSURE NORTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF SAINT MARY

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

District:
Somerset (Unitary Authority)
Parish:
West and Middle Chinnock
National Grid Reference:
ST 46739 13425

Details

WEST CHINNOCK CP ST416E 3/206 Hayward Chest Tonb, in railed enclosure North of Chancel, Church of Saint Mary - GV II

Chest tomb Mlth enclosing railings. Early C19. Ham stone, with C20 Portland stone inscription panels. Step base, high moulded plinth; proudstanding panels in single recess on each face, with 3-fielded-panelled pilasters each flank; moderately thick moulded hipped top. Commemorates Jane Hayward, died 1805, and sundry descendants. Paved area around incorporates 4 other tombs (not listable), with 150mm wide and high stone kerb, on which are C19 wrought iron railings with spear heads, with occasional fatter baluster with cast urns finial.

Listing NGR: ST4673913427

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263764
Legacy System:
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