Listed Building: ROW OF 3 HEADSTONES, ABOUT 20 METRES NORTH WEST OF CHURCH OF ST MARY (1084729)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 1351, 15, 128
Date assigned 22 June 1989
Date last amended

Description

GOUDHURST CHURCH ROAD TQ 7237-7337 (south side) 15/128 Row of 3 headstones, about 20 metres north west of Church of St Mary GV II Row of 3 headstones. Wilkins family, c.1800. About 4 feet high with swagged and moulded heads, with central sunburst with open eye, inscription panel in form of large open book, and draped cloth with further inscription below. John, (d.1807) and Sarah, (d.1809) Collins. About 4 feet high, with shaped head and 3 incised roundels, crudely executed, of Death with scythe and hourglass, a winged female figure with open book, and an angel blowing a trumpet. Isaac Bates (d.1840) and family. Black slate headstone, about 4 feet high, with Greek Revival detailed moulding, reeded pilasters, fluted cornice with central panel, scalloped semi- circular head. Signed Burgis, Cranbrook. An unusual material and execution in this area. Listing NGR: TQ7236037828

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  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 7236 3782 (point)
Map sheet TQ73NW
Civil Parish GOUDHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Record last edited

Nov 16 2006 5:21PM