Two Chest Tombs And One Headstone Immediately South Of Chancel Of Church Of Holy Trinity

Two chest tombs and one headstone are located immediately south of the chancel of the Church of Holy Trinity in Tythby Village.

The first chest tomb is made of gritstone and features square fluted corner strips, a flat top, and a raised oval panel at the west end, commemorating Joseph Marriott junior, who died in 1801. It is signed by S. Squires.

The second chest tomb is similar to the first and has oval panels. It honors Joseph Marriott and his wife Mary, who died in 1790 at the age of 66 and in 1808 at the age of 76, respectively. It also commemorates their daughters, Hannah and Elizabeth, who died in 1744 and 1808.

The headstone is made of slate and features ornamental lettering dedicated to Henry Boot, who died in 1728. At the bottom of the headstone, it is inscribed that 'Mr Francis Boot erected this stone at his own charge'.