MDE21291 - 19th Century gravestone at St Petrock's Churchyard (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Headstone. Early C19 by Watts. Straight-headed with urns to top corners. Inscription and verse to John Whitefield R.N. (d.1821) and other members of family. [1] The gravestone was visited in September 2012 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. It received a BAR score of 5A. [2] The "Watts" mentioned in the listing description may refer to the noteworthy maker of Victorian monuments George Frederick Watts, but this is by no means certain. [3] The structure is mentioned in the 2019 Conservation Area Appraisal for Parracombe. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO5109 Index: Department of the Environment. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest . HHR: Parracombe (9 April 1987) 74.
- <2> SEM8060 Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.
- <3> SEM6948 Report: Fisher, J.. 2004. Parracombe: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 12.
- <4> SEM8704 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Parracombe Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 70.
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Other Statuses/References
- 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (5A): 1544/6/129
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 37653
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/12/12
- Local Heritage List Status (Rejected)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6745 4492 (point) NHLE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2022 11:25AM
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