Monument record 1909/2/2 - Vault, Tombchest & Memorial of Hurleston Family

Vault, Tombchest & Memorial of the Hurleston Family attached to east end of Church of St Peter, Plemstall Lane, Plemstall. Vault and tombchest c.1670 and memorial plaque formerly dated 1727 for members of the Hurleston family. Ashlar buff sandstone. Large plain rectangular vault cover has a simple plinth and a weathered roof with a nosed edge. It carries a Baroque tombchest on an acanthus plinth. The long sides have carved recumbent skeletons (one male, one female). The short sides have crossed palm fronds and the lid is plain except for a heavily quadrooned border. Standing on the vault against the chancel is an elaborate Baroque memorial tablet. Acanthus plinth carries fluted pilasters with scrolls. Ornate flat pediment supports a heraldic shield and two quadrooned urns (1). Full inscription on the plaque is given in Ormerod (2).

<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /3/20 (Report). SCH1934.