MDE21297 - 19th Century chest tomb in St Petrock's Churchyard (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
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Full Description
Chest tomb with grate. Mid to late 19th century. Ashlar chest tomb, iron grate with fleur-de-lys finials to the uprights. Chest tomb has moulded base and shaped top with 2 panels to each side bearing inscriptions flanked by short cusped headed pilasters. Carved heraldic shield at western end. [1] The building 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 tomb lies within Parracombe Conservation Area. [3] There are ironwork railings around the Pyke chest tomb. [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) 73.
- <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.
- <4> SEM8704 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Parracombe Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 50, 70, Figure 54.
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Other Statuses/References
- 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (5A): 1544/6/123
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 37659
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/12/6
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6747 4495 (point) NHLE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2022 11:24AM
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