Group Of 4 Chest Tombs 6-15 Metres To South Of South Porch Of Church Of St Mary

SP2804-2904 CARTERTON AND BLACK BOURTON BURFORD ROAD (West side) Black Bourton 10/155 Group of 4 chest tombs 6-15m to S of S porch of Church of St. Mary

GV II Group of 4 chest tombs, all of limestone: 1) to Thomas Clark, 1804. Moulded base, flat cornice lid, recessed corners with square pilasters carrying carved reliefs of ornamental drapes. Inscription tablets are oval and have shallow relief carvings of cherub heads and foliage in spandrels. 2) to John Cox, 1827. Moulded base, flat cornice lid, recessed corners with square balusters, oval panels with worn inscriptions. 3) Late C17-C18 chest with illegible inscriptions, plain slab sides, and flat cornice lid with cyma recta moulding. 4) C18-early C19 chest with illegible inscriptions and canted west end. Plain slab sides, the north side incorporating moulded panel. Flat lid with chamfered lower edge.

Listing NGR: SP2865704211