Parkin Tomb Circa 8 Metres South Of Church Of St James is a Grade II listed building in the County Durham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 26 November 1987. Tomb.

Parkin Tomb Circa 8 Metres South Of Church Of St James

WRENN ID: woven-bracket-ebony
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: County Durham
Country: England
Date first listed: 26 November 1987
Type: Tomb
Source: Historic England listing

Description

HAMSTERLEY HAMSTERLEY NZ13SW 11/77 (inset) Parkin tomb circa 8 metres south of Church of St. James

GV II

Headstone to Christopher Parkin, died 1807, and members of his family from 1752 to 1820. Sandstone ashlar slab c. 1.6 metres high with shaped top. Small pecked top panel has 2 low-relief winged cherubs. Long inscription includes 'In Commemoration and Affection/was Erected this Stone by Elizabeth Parkin/the Disconsolate widow of the above Michael Parkin and Jane and Alice/his two surviving daughters'. Rear inscribed 'ALLAH KERIM' and 'The Providence of GOD is great', with commemoration of members of family.

Listing NGR: NZ1272230879

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