Building record 0517902000 - THORNTON PARISH CHURCH

Summary

Fifteenth century tomb and brass found in convent grotto and restored to the church in the twentieth century

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Type and Period (1)

  • TOMB (15th Century - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)

Description

Tomb & brass of Robert Ingleton (died 1472) & his family. Found in Thornton convent grotto c.1947. Had been removed from Thornton parish church c.1780, when the chancel was demolished. Restored to parish church 1947/48 (B6 - has description, references to restoration &c) & see CASS 02219.

Sources (1)

  • <6>SBC13234 Article in serial: RECS OF BUCKS 14 (1946) P364; 15 (1947-49) PP46-50 & PLATES 26-28; PP145, 216-8, & PLATES 4-5.

Location

Grid reference SP 75210 36233 (point)
Civil Parish THORNTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

Finds (1)

  • BRASS (15th Century - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event - Survey: Site visit by Historic Buildings Officer (EBC13585)

Record last edited

Jan 4 2024 12:57PM

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