Matthew Diamond Headstone About 11 Metres South West Of The West Door Of The Church Of All Saints is a Grade II listed building in the Tunbridge Wells local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 August 1990. Headstone.

Matthew Diamond Headstone About 11 Metres South West Of The West Door Of The Church Of All Saints

WRENN ID
nether-chancel-ebony
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Country
England
Date first listed
24 August 1990
Type
Headstone
Source
Historic England listing

Description

TQ 67 41 BRENCHLEY HIGH STREET, BRENCHLEY (south side) 15/106 Matthew Diamond headstone about llm south west of the west door of the Church of All Saints GV II

Headstone. 1676. Freestone. Shouldered headstone with a round-headed arched head. The inscription commemorates Matthew Diamond, died 1670. Rustic carving in relief in the head includes an hourglass, scythe and head. Below the inscription the words "Don by Robert Diamond, Son of Matthew Diamond ano domi 1676". The attribution is unusual at this date, suggesting a tradition in which relatives (either professional or amateur masons) made headstones for members of their family.

Listing NGR: TQ6793941704

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