Tomb Of Andrew Lord Rollo To The North East Of St Margaret'S Church

In the entry for; LEICESTER CHURCH GATE SK 5805 4/10045 Tomb of Andrew Lord Rollo to the NE of St Margaret's Church GV II* (star)

the address shall be amended to read;

SK 5805 LEICESTER ST MARGARET'S WAY 4/10045 Tomb of Andrew Lord Rollo to the NE of St Margaret's Church GV II* (star)

------------------------------------ The following building shall be added to the list;

LEICESTER CHURCH GATE SK 5805 (east side) 4/10045 Tomb of Andrew Lord Rollo to the NE of St Margaret's Church GV II* (star) Tomb. 1765. Sandstone ashlar and slate. Large rectangular tomb raised on two steps with moulded plinth, and base topped by moulded band. At each corner a fluted Doric pilaster supporting a moulded entablature topped by a cornice. Each face has a large rectangular plaque with ornate carved pilaster panels at either. The west front has a long inscription on the slate plaque recording the life and exploits of Andrew Lord Rollo, died 1765, above this a slate carved coat-of-arms which rises into the open pediment. The remaining three fronts each have a shallow carved relief of Lord Rollo's arms and military trophies. This tomb is a rare and exceptionally fine example of C18 slate carving. LEICESTER

SK5805 ST MARGARET'S STREET (South side) Tomb of Andrew Lord Rollo to the NE of St Margaret's Church

Listing NGR: SK5857005123