MDE20323 - 19th Century chest tomb in St Thomas' Churchyard (Building)

Summary

A mid 19th Century chest tomb in the form of a brick plinth with a slate slab on top commemorates members of the Harding and Sloley families.

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Full Description

Harding and Sloley chest tomb, immediately adjacent to south side of south porch of church of St Thomas Parish Church. Chest tomb. Mid 19th Century. Brick plinth. Coffin-shaped slate slab with inscriptions to Harding and Sloley families. [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 1A. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Department of Environment. 1987. Kentisbury. Historic Houses Register. 53. 55.
  • <2> Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.

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Other Statuses/References

  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (1A): 1544/5/96
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 41598
  • Devon SMR: SS64SW/5/5
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Location

Grid reference SS 6227 4382 (point) NHLE
Map sheet SS64SW
Civil Parish KENTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2021 5:57PM

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