Group Of Six Chest Tombs At South West Corner Of Parish Church Of St Nicholas

This group of six chest tombs is located at the south-west corner of the Parish Church of St. Nicholas in Bathampton. They date from the mid to late 18th century and early 19th century and are made of ashlar stone. Each tomb features panelled sides and a moulded cornice. The first tomb, created between 1786 and 1796, is attributed to Atkinson of Bath; the second, from 1793 to 1796, is by Smith of Bath; the third, dating from 1788 to 1805, is by Elkington of Bath; the fourth is from 1819 and attributed to Wright; the fifth is also panelled; and the sixth features corner balusters and carved foliage along with a frieze with paterae. These chest tombs represent a significant collection of classical and traditional local tomb designs and enhance the setting of the church.