Two Chest Tombs And Three Gravestones Arranged In Irregular Line Southwards From Approximately 2 Metres South Of South Aisle Of Church Of St Oswald

Two chest tombs and three gravestones are arranged in an irregular line southwards, approximately 2 metres south of the south aisle of the Church of St. Oswald in Methley. The tombs and gravestones are made of sandstone and include the following:

1. The chest tomb of Thomas Smith of Methley, dated 1731, along with his wife, who died in 1725, and their son.
2. On the opposite side of the path, about 5 metres from the aisle wall, is the chest tomb of Thomas Leake of Pinder Green, dated 1766, his wife who died in 1764, and David Crosfield, who died in 1767.
3. Adjacent to the south-east corner of the second chest tomb is the gravestone of David Leake of Coney Moor, dated 1764.
4. Approximately 3 metres south of the second chest tomb is the gravestone of Webster of Methley, dated 1668.
5. About 8 metres further south is the gravestone of Dorothy, wife of John Locke, dated 1675.

The details of the tombs and gravestones are as follows:

1. The lid of the first chest tomb has bevelled edges and a plaited border, featuring a decorated head but is cracked diagonally through a recess for an inserted panel, with a corner missing and worn side panels.
2. The second chest tomb has a bevelled edge and is undecorated.
3. The gravestone of David Leake features a shouldered panel at the head containing an urn with a foliated surround, and a winged head at the foot.
4. The gravestone of Webster is fully lettered but the upper half is illegible, while the lower half identifies various members of the Webster family.
5. The gravestone of Dorothy Locke is mostly illegible.