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Monument record TQ 54 NE 70 - Chest Tomb St Peter and St Paul's Church Graveyard, Tonbridge
Summary
Tomb located to the north of the Chancel and just east of the North Aisle.
In scription on the top is not legible but the north side has:"? this spot lieth the body of Elizabeth Baxter Daughter of the ? October 27 1810 aged two years.
Description: Slabs for plinth set on bricks, supporting medieval style chest with lid.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5917 4674 (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
Tomb located to the north of the Chancel and just east of the North Aisle.
In scription on the top is not legible but the north side has:"? this spot lieth the body of Elizabeth Baxter Daughter of the ? October 27 1810 aged two years.
Description: Slabs for plinth set on bricks, supporting medieval style chest with lid.
Defects: Ground has dropped around chest exposing brick base. Plinth slabs have moved and there is isolated plant growth. Chest has ettled to south and panels slightly out of line.
Recommendations: Repair and realign chest. (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 Unknown, 2001, Tonbridge SS Peter & Paul Chest Tomb Inspection (Unpublished document).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 SKE7980 Unpublished document: Unknown. 2001.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
Jan 28 2003 3:03AM