Group Of 3 Camfield Chest Tombs Approximately 2 Metres South Of The Nave Of The Chapel Of St John

This is a group of three chest tombs located approximately 2 meters south of the nave of the Chapel of St John, dating from the 1780s and commemorating members of the Camfield family. All three tombs are made of sandstone ashlar and have a rectangular shape with corner pilasters, panelled sides, flat lids with moulded edges, and moulded bases on one-step plinths.

The first tomb, closest to the church, features plain pilasters and panels with bead-moulded surrounds. The second tomb has baluster-like pilasters and plain panels, while the third has fluted baluster-like pilasters and fielded panels. Each tomb bears inscriptions that begin with Gothic lettering followed by Roman serif upper and lower case lettering. The first tomb records the death of Sarah Camfield in 1762 on its southern panel. The second tomb, inscribed on the lid, notes the death of William Camfield in 1781, likely the same William Camfield who took over the Groombridge Place estate and inscribed his name on the chapel's dedication plaque in 1775. The third tomb, also inscribed on the south panel, commemorates John Camfield, who died in 1788.