Monument record MLI89230 - Obelisk of N Richard Wharton Myddleton and his wife, Leasingham
Summary
Obelisk of N Richard Wharton Myddleton and his wife, Leasingham
Type and Period (2)
- GRAVESTONE (Post Medieval - 1835 AD to 1835 AD)
- OBELISK (Post Medieval - 1835 AD to 1835 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 64119
Obelisk tombstone erected c. 1835 in memory of N Richard Wharton Middleton, who had an argument with the rector and decided to be buried in his own grounds. His wife Frances, who died in 1873, is also commemorated on the stone. The memorial consists of a 4m tall obelisk which sits on a polished red square base on three ashlar steps. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7639 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/43; 264.010.
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 432.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 05627 48280 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LEASINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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