Galpen Monument One Metre North Of Nave Of Church Of Church Of St Peter is a Grade II listed building in the Dorset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 20 May 1985. A C18 Monument.

Galpen Monument One Metre North Of Nave Of Church Of Church Of St Peter

WRENN ID
ghost-quartz-thrush
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Dorset
Country
England
Date first listed
20 May 1985
Type
Monument
Address
Galpen Monument One Metre North Of Nave Of Church Of Church Of St Peter, School Lane, Toller Porcorum
OS grid reference
SY 562 979
Coordinates
50.7799, -2.62232
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Galpen Monument is a table-tomb located one metre north of the nave of the Church of St Peter in Toller Porcorum. It dates from the mid-18th century and is made of stone. The tomb features fielded-panel pilasters and a moulded top block. There is an inscription on the fielded panel, although it is half obliterated. The inscription reads, "Here lieth the body of __ Galpen, the Son of _____ Galpen, who died July ye..... ...... and John Galpen Dec. the 2nd. 1754."

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