Baker Tomb In St Mary'S Churchyard 25 Metres To North North West Of Nave

The Baker Tomb, located in St. Mary's churchyard, was constructed around 1871 for the Baker family of Bayfordbury. It is made of limestone and features a large square paved platform with a stone surround that is slightly elevated, situated on the site of a former church. There is a paved approach leading to one step on the south side, which is offset for the raised tomb that has a large cross resting on top. At the center of the platform is a large square plinth with a chamfered base, supporting a carved stone chest tomb. This chest tomb has a moulded base and panelled sides, which display a Lombardic inscription on the north and east sides, flanked by small shields in trefoil-headed niches. The underside of the projecting top slab is adorned with a regular flower scroll. Atop the tomb is a rectangular moulded slab, which is weathered and carved in the shape of a cross.