Group of 9 Chest Tombs Approximately 20-30 Metres South West of South Transept of Church of St Mary

This listing describes a group of nine chest tombs located approximately 20 to 30 metres south-west of the south transept of the Church of St. Mary. The tombs date from the 18th and early 19th centuries and are made of limestone.

The first chest tomb, situated about 28 metres south-west, is from the early 19th century. It features fielded pilaster panels that flank a beaded inscription panel, along with a moulded plinth, cornice, and top. This tomb commemorates the Wilkinson family, including William and George.

The second chest tomb, located approximately 30 metres south-west, dates to the late 18th century. It has an unusual shape with concave sides and corner balusters, and also includes a moulded plinth, cornice, and top. This tomb commemorates Daniel Dalton, who died in 1813, and his wife Anne, who died in 1790.

The third chest tomb, about 23 metres south-west, is made of limestone and features raised pilasters with spiral foliate and rose carvings flanking an inscription panel with a winged angel's head. It commemorates Mary Collier, who died in 1755. The reverse side has fluted pilasters flanking a fielded central panel, along with a moulded plinth and cornice.

Two additional chest tombs, located approximately 20 metres south-west, date from the early 19th century and mid-18th century. The sarcophagus-shaped tomb to the north commemorates Thomas Castle and others, while the mid-18th century tomb to the south has cavetto-moulded ribs on the revealed panels, corner balusters, and a moulded plinth and cornice. The remaining four chest tombs from the 18th and 19th centuries are noted as not being of special architectural interest.