Listed Building record TQ 72 NE 120 - THREE CHEST TOMBS ABOUT 2 METRES EAST OF CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1700 to 1766

Location

Grid reference TQ 7562 2944 (point)
Map sheet TQ72NE
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish HAWKHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
HAWKHURST THE MOOR TQ 7429-7529 (south side)
18/373 Three chest tombs about 2 metres east of Church of St Lawrence GV II Three chest tombs. The northernmost early C18, sunk into the earth, only the reverse-ogee moulded top slab easily visible. The southernmost early C18, with stepped base, ogee moulded plinth, raised and fielded side panels and corner piers and basalt or slate moulded top slab. Central chest to John Baker, mid C18, with platform and enriched chest with moulded base, raised and fielded panels, urn- shaped corner piers, gadrooned and with egg and tongue cornice, and moulded top slab with inscribed arms cartouche.
Listing NGR: TQ7562129446


English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

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

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Record last edited

Feb 19 2008 12:26PM