Headstone To William Shaw, 3 Metres North Of Church Of St Giles is a Grade II listed building in the County Durham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 17 June 1986. Headstone.

Headstone To William Shaw, 3 Metres North Of Church Of St Giles

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
County Durham
Country
England
Date first listed
17 June 1986
Type
Headstone
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

This is a large headstone made of sandstone, located 3 metres north of the Church of St. Giles. It dates from 1850 and commemorates William Shaw, who died on January 10th, 1850, at the age of 67. The headstone features a raised moulded edge and a 4-centred top. William Shaw was the principal of the Bowes Academy and is noted for being the inspiration for the character Wackford Squeers in Charles Dickens' work. The headstone is listed for its historical interest.

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