Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist
FORTREY TOMB AT CHURCHYARD OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1360628
- Date first listed:
- 21-Dec-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- FORTREY TOMB AT CHURCHYARD OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1360628
- Date first listed:
- 21-Dec-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- FORTREY TOMB AT CHURCHYARD OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
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:
- FORTREY TOMB AT CHURCHYARD OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Leicestershire
- District:
- Harborough (District Authority)
- Parish:
- King's Norton
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 68920 00488
Details
KING'S NORTON
SK 60 SE
5/65 Fortrey tomb at Churchyard of St. John the Baptist
GV I
Obelisk tomb. Mid C18. Stone, slate and wrought iron. Abutting the centre of the E end of the Church (q.v.) a finely carved table tomb with obelisk over. The tomb is carved with an elaborate cartouche of the Fortrey arms on the end and, on either side,a slate plaque with carved volutes and balusters to left and right. On top of the table slab, standing on 4 ball pads, a moulded obelisk with cornice top and carved urn finial. Angel heads or cartouche halfway up the sides. The tomb stands on high moulded plinth. Around 3 sides of this (4th is E wall of Church) are wrought iron railings with scrolled panels and crestings at intervals and alternating spear-head and diamond top finials. The whole is c6m high. Inscriptions to William Fortrey, died 1722, and wife, died 1733. Erected by their son William Fortrey, who also built the Church. Pevsner.
Listing NGR: SK6892000488
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 190727
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: Leicestershire and Rutland, (1960)
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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