MDE21294 - 18th Century chest tomb in St Petrock's Churchyard (Building)
Summary
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Full Description
Roach chest tomb circa 10 metres south of south porch of church of St. Petrocks. A chest tomb, late 18th Century in date with an ashlar plinth. It has a slate slab with figure of angel blowing trumpet to head and decorative borders. Inscription to Eleanor Roach (died 1782) and other members of the family. [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 is within the Parracombe Conservation Area. [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 (4A): 1544/6/126
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 37656
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/12/9
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6747 4492 (point) NHLE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2022 11:26AM
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