Pair Of Chest Tombs To The Asquith Family C1827 And 1854 Approximately 25 Metres North West Of West Door Of Church Of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in the Leeds local planning authority area, England. First listed on 17 June 1986. Tombs.

Pair Of Chest Tombs To The Asquith Family C1827 And 1854 Approximately 25 Metres North West Of West Door Of Church Of St Mary

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Leeds
Country
England
Date first listed
17 June 1986
Type
Tombs
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

This pair of chest tombs, dating from around 1827 and 1854, is located approximately 25 meters northwest of the west door of the Church of St. Mary. They are set within a raised stone surround and are constructed of ashlar. Each tomb is rectangular with corner balusters, featuring three paterae set within circles on the sides and paterae in ovals on the end panels. The tombs have gauge-carved friezes and the slabs are edged with moulding. The left tomb commemorates "Mary Dixon Asquith, Eldest Daughter of Joshua and Charlotte Asquith, died March 31st 1854." The right tomb is dedicated to "Joshua Asquith of Morley," who died on October 22nd, 1827, as well as other family members. These tombs are included for their group value.

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