Monument record TQ 54 NE 52 - Single Chest Tomb, SS Peter & Paul Church Graveyard
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 59197 46780 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NE |
| Civil Parish | TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
South west of a group of six chest tombs (TQ 54 NE 50) and partly under a yew tree.
Inscriptions are illegible.
Description: Single step plinth supporting moulded base to chest. Side and end panels have ovals for inscriptions with rays of light radiating out with tooled margin. Corners have classical balusters with base and capitals and fluted columns. Top slab thin with moulded edge supported on brick cross wall core. Tomb 950mm above plinth and chest 750 x 1720mm.
Defects: In imminent danger of total collapse. End panels missing. Balusters moving due to rusting cramp. Plinth disintergrating. Side panels moving out. North side panel broken.
Recommendations: Urgent dismantling.(1)
<1> Unknown, 2001, Tonbridge SS Peter & Paul Chest Tomb Inspection (Unpublished document). SKE7980.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7980 Unpublished document: Unknown. 2001. Tonbridge SS Peter & Paul Chest Tomb Inspection.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Tonbridge SS. Peter and Paul Chest Tomb inspection (Ref: Job ref 629705) (EKE5850)
Record last edited
Feb 18 2002 12:00AM