MDE21320 - 18th Century gravestones marking Rattenbury grave, St Martin's Churchyard (Monument)

Summary

Gravestones at the head and foot of a grave, dedicated to John Rattenbury, who died in 1783.

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Pair of gravestones. 1783. Slate nowy-arched. Headstone has angel's bust to head, footstone with angel blowing trumpet. Inscription to John Rattenbury (died 1783). [1] The gravestones were visited in September 2012 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. They received a BAR score of 4A. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Department of the Environment. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest . HHR: Martinhoe (9 April 1987) 64.
  • <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 (4A): 1544/3/115
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 41673
  • Devon SMR: SS64NE/7/5
  • Local List Status (No)

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Grid reference SS 668 486 (point) (NHLE)
Map sheet SS64NE
Civil Parish MARTINHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Oct 20 2020 2:49PM

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