MDE21350 - 18th Century chest tomb in St Peter's Churchyard (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Chest tomb. 1758. Stone rubble plinth with slate slab. Incised decoration with cherubs bust to head, hour glass and skull to base. Inscription William Bennett (d.1758) and Margaret his wife (d.1774) with accompanying verses. [1] The tomb 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 4A. [2] The tomb was assessed as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor’s Listed Buildings 2018-19. It received a BAR score of 3A. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO5109 Index: Department of the Environment. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest . HHR: Trentishoe (9 April 1987) 86.
- <2> SEM8060 Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.
- <3> SEM340772 Report: Thurlow, T.. 2020. Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2018-2019: Summary of findings and recommendations for action. Exmoor National Park Authority.
External Links (1)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA107824 (National Trust HER entry: MNA107824)
Other Statuses/References
- 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (4A): 1544/2/153
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 41716
- Devon SMR: SS64NW/7/2
- Local Heritage List Status (Rejected)
- National Trust HER Record: MNA107824
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6465 4861 (point) NHLE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64NW |
| Civil Parish | TRENTISHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2025 11:39AM
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