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Monument MPM550 - KNIGHT MONUMENT, APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES WEST OF NORTHWEST CORNER OF CHURCH OF ST ANDREW
Summary
Early 19th century chest tomb. Inscriptions relate to Martha and James Knight.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Chest tomb. Early C19. Ashlar. Recessed pilaster at each corner with plain sloping shaft, moulded cap and base set on plinth. Lid capping with quadruple beaded edge, weathered top slab. Long side facing south has inscription "Sacred to the memory of Martha, wife of James Knight of ----- who departed this life October ---- in the ---- year of her age" and "Sacred to the memory of James Knight who departed this life ---- December in the ---- year of his age". Dates illegible. Some ivy and vegetation growth to monument.
Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 685 058 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM