Monument record MLI95008 - Six table tombs, St Andrew's churchyard, Dowsby

Summary

Six table tombs, St Andrew's churchyard, Dowsby

Type and Period (2)

  • (Late C18, Post Medieval - 1767 AD to 1799 AD)
  • (Early C19, Post Medieval - 1800 AD to 1832 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Six grade II listed table tombs, dating from the late 18th century and altered in the 20th century. It is coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings and quoins and has a slate roof with lead dressings and stone coped gables with two stacks. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1} DOWSBY BOURNE ROAD TF 12 NW (east side) 7/40 Group of 6 table tombs to west of church tower G.V. II 6 table tombs. Late C18, early C19. Limestone ashlar. 2 tombs to right, that to right of Irance Green, died 1787, that to left, of Sarah Green, died 1781. Both with flat rectangular moulded tops, panelled sides with narrow projecting, panelled vertical bands at each corner and moulded bases. 2 tombs to left, that to right with illegible inscription, that to left of Mary Digby, died 1792. Both with flat moulded tops with semi-circular ends, semi-circular east and west panelled sides, that to right with moulded baluster-type columns at corners; that to left with fluted pilasters at corners and north side with oval set in rectangular panel with foliate motifs in each corner and flanked by single narrow panels containing classical urns, horned sheep skulls and palms. 2 tombs to left; that to right of Elizabeth Green, died 1846; that to right of John Green, died 1829. Both with panelled sides with panelled pilasters at corners. That to right with a flat moulded top, that to left with gently pointed top. Listing NGR: TF1130129272

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/40.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 1130 2927 (point)
Civil Parish DOWSBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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