Caslon Tomb In St Luke'S Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in the Islington local planning authority area, England. Funerary monument.

Caslon Tomb In St Luke'S Churchyard

WRENN ID
under-flagstone-azure
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Islington
Country
England
Type
Funerary monument
Address
Caslon Tomb In St Luke'S Churchyard, Old Street, EC1V 9NG
OS grid reference
TQ 323 823
Coordinates
51.52494, -0.09392
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Caslon tomb is a funerary monument located in St Luke's Churchyard, dating from the 18th century. It is a chest tomb made of painted Portland stone, featuring a ledger slab that may be made of Welsh limestone. The tomb is adorned with baluster-type pilasters and has sunken inscription panels. It is surrounded by contemporary railings that have spearhead finials and urns at the corners. The tomb commemorates William Caslon the Elder (1692-1766) and his son William Caslon (1720-1778), who were notable type founders, and a typeface is named after them.

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