Bodley Monument About 50 Yards West Of The South Porch Of The Church Of St James

The Bodley Monument, located about 50 yards west of the south porch of the Church of St James, is a chest tomb and kerb dating from around 1907. It is made of sandstone and tapers from west to east, featuring deeply moulded sides and chamfered capping. The capping has a raised circular motif and a foliated stem, resembling a medieval coffin lid. The east and west ends have decorative enrichments that cut across the mouldings, with the west end displaying an achievement. The low kerb has a raised section at the center of the east end. An inscription on the chamfer of the capping reads, "In Loving memory of George Frederick Bodley RA DCL FSA FRIBA/ who entered unto rest Oct 21 1907 aged 80." George Frederick Bodley designed the extensive painting scheme for the Church of St James. The design of this monument closely resembles another monument located a few yards to the east, which is dated 1895 and is not listed.