Description

SO 9724 PRESTBURY MILL STREET
(south side)

18/90 Francis Kemmet(t) monument in the
churchyard of the Church of St Mar
c3m north of north aisle

GV II*

Chest tomb to Francis Kemmet(t), died 1716. Partially legible
inscription to Francis Kemmet(t) on the south side. Partially
legible inscriptions to John and William Kemmet on the north side.
Limestone. Oval inscription plaque on the north and south side
with partally legible inscriptions and raised, roll-moulded
surrounds with laurel-leaf carving. Palm-leaf fronds at corners
flanked by putti each of which formerly held something (now
removed) in one hand. Outer panels with hanging drapery with
ribbon tie at top. Oval inscription at the west end with an
illegible inscription and raised roll-moulded margin with
scrollwork decoration. Deeply carved winged cherubs' heads in
upper/uppers(?). Similar illegible or unused inscription plaque at
east end. Thick capping with moulded margin. An unusually bold
and rich example.

Listing NGR: SO9698724004

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17535411

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Recommended Books

• 
  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
• 
  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
• 
  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
• 
  Suffolk: East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
• 
  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990