Monument record TQ 54 NE 58 - Chest Tomb in the Graveyard of SS Peter and Paul, Tonbridge
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5923 4675 (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
Part of a group of three chest tombs adjacent to a yew tree in the south east corner of the graveyard.
South Panel: "in memory of William Simmons ? Decemebr 18 1819 (Line below illegible)
North Panel: In memory of Frances Simmons wife of William Simmons who died Jan 6th 18? Aged 82 years
Description: Lower plinth base sandstone with limestone upper plinth supporting chest of cant plinth and simple square corner pilasters and panels. Top stone slightly pitched. Square edged with angles removed.
Defects: Extensive plant growth to plinth. Some open joints and minor settlement. Chest to plinth joint open in areas and slight movement on north east corner. Minor cramp damage at top of south panel and top slab lifted by plant growth. Chest 950mm tall and 1830mm x 890mm below top.
Recommendations: Remove plant growth and repoint plinth. Reove rusted cramps. (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 Unknown, 2001, Tonbridge SS Peter & Paul Chest Tomb Inspection (Unpublished document).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 SKE7980 Unpublished document: Unknown. 2001.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