Chest Tomb of John Rose 10M to the North of St Giles Church
CHEST TOMB OF JOHN ROSE 10M TO THE NORTH OF ST GILES CHURCH
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1391787
- Date first listed:
- 09-Aug-2006
- List Entry Name:
- Chest Tomb of John Rose 10M to the North of St Giles Church
- Statutory Address:
- CHEST TOMB OF JOHN ROSE 10M TO THE NORTH OF ST GILES CHURCH
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1391787
- Date first listed:
- 09-Aug-2006
- List Entry Name:
- Chest Tomb of John Rose 10M to the North of St Giles Church
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHEST TOMB OF JOHN ROSE 10M TO THE NORTH OF ST GILES CHURCH
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:
- CHEST TOMB OF JOHN ROSE 10M TO THE NORTH OF ST GILES CHURCH
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Barrow
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 65784 99996
Details
823/0/10095
BARROW,
Chest tomb of John Rose 10m to the north of St Giles Church
09-AUG-06
II
Stone chest tomb for John Rose who died in 1841. The tomb is Neo-Classical in style. A recessed semi-circle carries the inscription to both sides with fan fluting to corners and wide moulded corner pilasters. The ends are plain. The tomb has a hipped lid with moulded edge and sits on a stone plinth. The inscription contains varied lettering and, to the north, is dedicated to John Rose. The inscription to the south is more weathered but appears to be dedicated to Thomas Rose.
History: John Rose (1772-1841) established the Coalport China Works in 1796 and spent the early C19 enlarging the company, by then renamed John Rose and Co., and buying various ceramic firms including that of his brother Thomas, and his mentor Thomas Turner at nearby Caughley. Rose was awarded the Society of Arts gold medal in 1820 for his leadless glaze and the company was renowned for its fine tablewares and ornamental pieces. After his death in 1841, the company continued to flourish as a prestigious porcelain manufacturer and was renamed the Coalport China Co. in 1899.
Summary of Importance: This stone chest tomb with simple but elegant moulding and inscription survives intact with its railings. Its interest is heightened by the connection to John Rose, a local porcelain manufacturer of national significance.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 495035
- 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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