Tomb Of John Nelson In Yard Of Church Of St Peter is a Grade II listed building in the Kirklees local planning authority area, England. First listed on 13 January 1984. Tomb. 2 related planning applications.

Tomb Of John Nelson In Yard Of Church Of St Peter

WRENN ID: swift-pier-alder
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Kirklees
Country: England
Date first listed: 13 January 1984
Type: Tomb
Source: Historic England listing

Description

SE 22 NW BATLEY MB KIRKGATE BIRSTALL

2/31 Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter

G.V. II

Chest tomb of John Nelson. Dated 1774. Stone with simple panel sides and inscription to John Nelson and his wife. Also inscribed is poem: While we on Earth had our abode, We both agre'd to serve the Lord; And he was pleas'd as you may see, By Death, not long us parted be, Then he required the breath he gave Untill again he us restore A Life to live and Die no more.

Apparently added later is further inscription:

"John Nelson was the coadjutor of John Wesley, and the pioneer of Methodism in Yorkshire".

Listing NGR: SE2187526158

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