Monument record MLI98209 - Gravestone of Mary Higgins in churchyard of St James's Church, Castle Bytham

Summary

The gravestone of Mary Higgins dated 1756 is in the churchyard of St James's Church

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1756 AD to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

The gravestone of Mary Higgins is a small, rectangular, upright stone of limestone. The top half has two carved angel heads with intertwined collars, surrounded by a stylised, rococo, design incorporating scrolls and acanthus leaves. The lower half has a slightly raised panel with a segmental head and moulded corners, incorporating the inscription. The inscription reads 'In Memory of MARY HIGGINS who died Feb [...] 1756 [...] year of her Age'. The gravestone is in the churchyard of St James's Church and is about three and a half metres south of the church tower. 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. 1762/0/10009.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 98844 18342 (point)
Civil Parish CASTLE BYTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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