Monument record MLI98207 - Gravestone of Elizabeth Church in churchyard of St James's Church, Castle Bytham

Summary

The gravestone of Elizabeth Church dated 1725 stands in the curchyard of St James's Church

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1725 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

The gravestone of Elizabeth Church is a small, rectangular, upright stone erected in 1725. It is of moulded limestone bordered by carving in the form of fabric falling in multiple drapes with fringed curtain pulls in both corners. At the top is a centrally placed angel's face with a winged collar, flanked by trumpets. The inscription reads 'HERE Lieth the Body of [...] Elizabeth Church Who Departed this life March the 29th 1725 in the 25th year of her Age'. The gravestone stands in the churchyard of St James's Church approximately five metres south of the chancel. 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 (1)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1762/0/10008.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 98847 18337 (point)
Civil Parish CASTLE BYTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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