Description

SHERSTON CHURCH STREET
ST 8486-8586
(west side)
7/85
Group of 5 monuments in the church-
yard, 1-3m north-west of nave,
Church of the Holy Cross
GV
II

Five chest tombs. Late C18-early C19. Limestone. Lettered north
to south and east to west.
a) Unidentified. Late C18. Panelled pilasters and 2 panels
either side, cyma recta moulded slab. Overgrown with ivy at
time of resurvey (June 1986).
b) Unidentified. Late C18. Panelled pilasters and 2 panels
either side, cyma recta moulded slab. Completely overgrown
with ivy at time of resurvey (June 1986).
c) Unidentified. Late C18. Fluted angle pilasters, 2 circular
panels to north side, 1 square panel to south; lozenge panels
to ends and deep chamfer to slab.
d) Deverell family. 1819. Incised lines to both sides forming 2
panels to north and 1 large oval panel to south side. Incised
lettering and fan decoration in the corners to south face.
Moulded plinth, fluted cornice and cyma recta moulded slab.
e) Unidentified. Late C18. One raised and fielded panel to each
side, moulded plinth and cyma recta moulded slab.

Listing NGR: ST8537086030

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26638712

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