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Monument MPM640 - GOLDFINCH MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES WEST OF VICARAGE OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL

Summary

Chest tomb, c.1820. Monumental inscriptions relate to John Goldfinch who died July 1819 and William Goldfinch who died October 1839.

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Full Description

Chest tomb. c1820. Ashlar. Recessed fluted pilaster at each corner with sloping shaft, moulded cap and base set on plinth, lid capping, weathered top slab. On long south face inscription reads "Sacred to the memory of John Goldfinch who departed this life - July 1819", remainder of inscription illegible. On opposite side inscription reads "Sacred to the memory of William Goldfinch who departed this life 9th October 1839 in the 76th year of his age". Some ivy 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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  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference SU 650 055 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM