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Listed Building: GEORGE MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES EAST OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL (1333420)

Grade II
Authority Historic England
NHLE UID 1333420
Date assigned 18 March 1999
Date last amended

Description

Chest tomb. c1781. Ashlar. Recessed fluted pilaster at each corner with sloping shaft, moulded cap and base set on plinth, lid capping with vertical incisions, weathered top slab. On long north side is a raised oval panel with sea shell relief at each corner. Inscription reads "To the memory of Mr James George who died Nov. 11th 1781 aged 55 years, also Mrs Sarah George wife of the above who died April 18th 1813 aged 74 years. Also 4 children who died in their infancy. Also Hannah wife of James George who died 29th ---- aged -- years". Other inscriptions illegible. This monument formerly had an iron railed enclosure. Top stonework on south-east corner broken away. Some ivy and vegetation growth.

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Sources (1)

  • SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.

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Location

Grid reference SU 6505 0553 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Record last edited

Mar 26 2014 2:10PM