Monument record 0464301001 - CHURCHYARD OF MEDMENHAM CHURCH

Summary

Late eighteenth century chest tomb in Medmenham churchyard.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Listed Building (II) 1125586: TOMB OF TOWNSEND FAMILY 3 METRES TO EAST OF CHANCEL

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Type and Period (1)

  • CHEST TOMB (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)

Description

Tomb of Townsend family 3m E of chancel.
Grade II. Tomb chest. Mid-late C18. Stone. Moulded plinth and cornice lid. Recessed square corner balusters. Moulded side panels with inscriptions to Anne Townsend 1776, Joseph and Elizabeth Townsend 1793 and 1762, and Joseph Townsend 179? W. panel has coat-of-arms.(B2).

Sources (1)

  • <2>SBC4242 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1987. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST; BUCKS: WYCOMBE DISTRICT: PARISHES OF CHEPPING WYCOMBE &C.

Location

Grid reference SU 80490 84475 (point)
Civil Parish MEDMENHAM, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Sep 21 2021 2:55PM

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