York Cemetery Plot Number 16404 Leetham Monument is a Grade II listed building in the York local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 March 1997. Grave monument.

York Cemetery Plot Number 16404 Leetham Monument

WRENN ID
little-pewter-frost
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
York
Country
England
Date first listed
14 March 1997
Type
Grave monument
Source
Historic England listing

Description

YORK

SE65SW CEMETERY ROAD 1112-1/2/154 (East side (off)) York Cemetery: Plot No.16404: Leetham Monument

GV II

Grave monument. To members of the Leetham family. First interment was that of Henry Ernest Leetham, d.1861. Stone. Squat obelisk raised on square pedestal and 3 steps, and occupying several grave plots bounded by moulded kerbing. Pedestal is buttressed at the corners by diagonal fluted pilasters supporting a moulded cornice and each surmounted by a sculpted standing angel. Between, each face is a recessed panel beneath a keyed moulded semicircular arch and frieze panel carved variously with garlands of fruit or flowers, or swags with ribbons. Upper part is a concave tapered obelisk, covered with carved strapwork, and with a standing angel finial at the apex. One side panel is inscribed with the names of Henry Leetham, d.1896; Mary, his wife, d.1919; and Sidney Leetham, d.1929: a second with the names of Henry Ernest Lewetham, d.1861; and Mary Hannah, his wife, d.1920. The names of other members of the family are recorded on the steps.

Listing NGR: SE6121450860

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