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Monument record TQ 54 NE 53 - Chest Tomb, SS Peter & Paul, Tonbridge
Summary
North and west of a group of six chest tombs (TQ 54 NE 50) on graveyard boundary.
Inscriptions on south and west panels, illegible.
Similar in design to TQ 54 NE 52 but balusters have acanthus leaves. Possibly same maker.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5917 4680 (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
North and west of a group of six chest tombs (TQ 54 NE 50) on graveyard boundary.
Inscriptions on south and west panels, illegible.
Similar in design to TQ 54 NE 52 but balusters have acanthus leaves. Possibly same maker.
Defects: Solid to touch and probably part rebuilt. Top stone damage. West end cracked. Plinth badly distorted and slipped on north side. Poinitng between panels and top coming out. Minor cracks between side panels and corner balusters. Some settlement of plinth.
Recommendations: remove all plant growth, stabilise plinth, repoint chest, check for rusting cramps. Weather broken top.(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 Unknown, 2001, Tonbridge SS Peter & Paul Chest Tomb Inspection (Unpublished document).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 SKE7980 Unpublished document: Unknown. 2001.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