Elgar'S Grave, Approximately 20 Metres South Of Church Of St Wulstan is a Grade II listed building in the Malvern Hills local planning authority area, England. First listed on 23 February 1987. Tomb.
Elgar'S Grave, Approximately 20 Metres South Of Church Of St Wulstan
- WRENN ID
- eastward-steeple-sedge
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Malvern Hills
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 23 February 1987
- Type
- Tomb
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
Elgar's grave, located approximately 20 metres south of the Church of St Wulstan, is the tomb and headstone of Sir Edward Elgar, who died in 1934, and Lady Caroline Elgar, who died in 1920. The grave is made of sandstone. The headstone features a rounded top, beneath which is a carved small rampant lion along with a motto. The inscription reads: "Pray for the Soul of Caroline Alice Lady Elgar ... the dearly-beloved wife of Edward Elgar Kt. She died ... 1920. In memory also of the above named Edward Elgar. Born June 2nd 1857. Died February 23rd 1934." In front of the headstone is a flat tomb made of sandstone flags, which is inscribed with the name "Elgar."
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