Group Of 5 Chest Tombs 2-7 Metres East Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, In Angle Between South Transept And Chancel

This is a group of five chest tombs made of limestone, located 2 to 7 meters east of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, in the angle between the south transept and the chancel.

The first tomb is dedicated to Elizabeth, the wife of Martin Turner, who died in 1724, and their son Martin, who died in 1729. The end panels feature later inscriptions for Francis Turner (1739) and Mary Turner (1749). The inscription panels are moulded, with the south-east panel decorated with flanking scrolls. It has a moulded cornice lid with a bale top.

The second tomb, dating from the mid to late 18th century, is dedicated to William, though most of the inscriptions are illegible. It features a moulded cornice lid and top, recessed corners with square balusters, and carved cherub heads on the south-east and south-west inscription panels.

The third tomb is for William Bolt, who died in 1775, with later inscriptions for William Bolt (1798), William Bolt (181?), and Mary Bolt (1821). This taller tomb has a moulded base, cornice lid, and high moulded top. The south-east and north-west panels project, with the former featuring a foliated scroll border and winged cherub head, while the latter has simpler moulded panels. The ends are adorned with carved foliage friezes with shell motifs, with the south-west end displaying an oval panel and the north-east end featuring a foliated panel.

The fourth tomb is dedicated to Margaret, dating from the late 18th century, and has a moulded cornice lid and top. Its moulded inscription panels include one on the south-east side with foliated scroll ornament on either side.

The fifth tomb is for Mary, also from the late 18th century. It has a moulded base, a coved cornice lid topped with a small coffin-shaped slab, and moulded inscription panels, one of which features a winged cherub head. It is flanked by triple fluted pilasters.