Monument record 1163/1/4 - Medieval tombstone to the South of the Veneables Tomb, Churchyard of St Mary, Astbury
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Summary
Grade II listed medieval tombstone in the Churchyard of St Mary. Made of yellow sandstone it has a figure wearing armour, holding a shield and resting his feet on a beast.
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Full Description
Tombstone c.1 yd to the south of the Venables tomb in Churchyard of St Mary. Medieval. Yellow sandstone. Recumbant figure upon raised plinth. Sides of the plinth have worn blind tracery. The figure is much effaced and is in armour, its feet resting on a beast with a shield clasped to the lefthand side. One of the legs is missing (1).
<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /4/57 (Report). SCH1934.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ86SW3/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 846 615 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SW |
| Civil Parish | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 21 2022 10:20AM