Group Of 3 Chest Tombs To South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Nicholas

ISLIP HIGH STREET SP5214 (West side) 12/78 Group of 3 chest tombs to S of chancel of Church of St. Nicholas GV II 3 chest tombs. A: mid C17, B: late C17, C: C18. Limestone A. Approximately 6 metres south of chancel. Rectangular chest, with moulded base and cover plus Ionic angle shafts, has bolection-moulded double-panelled sides, and end cartouches with swelling oval panels. Inscriptions largely illegible. B. Approximately 11 metres south of chancel. Rectangular chest in Baroque style, with deeply-projecting moulded cover and corner balusters, has vigorously-carved decoration: end panels with wreathed cherub heads; one side with heavy swags and drops, the other with 3 bolection-moulded panels with inscriptions commemorating Thomas Georg (died 16?5). C. Approximately 10 metres south of chancel. Rectangular chest, with moulded base and cover and corner balusters, has panelled sides with largely-illegible inscriptions commemorating members of the Bridgew(ater?) family.

Listing NGR: SP5266014079