Hardwick And Unidentified Monuments In Churchyard, 2 And 5 Metres North Of Tower, Church Of St Mary And St Edward

The Hardwick and unidentified monuments are two chest tombs located in the churchyard, 2 and 5 metres north of the tower of the Church of St Mary and St Edward. Both tombs are made of limestone and date from the 18th century.

The Hardwick family monument, which has the earliest date of 1773, features a coved slab and angle pilasters adorned with swags and vine sprays. The centre pilaster is decorated with a Vitruvian scroll. There are two inscription panels on each side, with the ones on the south having been repaired. The inscriptions are in capital letters and some are in italics.

The unidentified monument is from the late 18th century and has a cyma recta slab along with angle pilasters that also display vine sprays. The centre pilaster features a rope pattern, with a skull and bell on the south side and a pick axe and shovel on the north side. This monument includes two coved side inscription panels, although the lettering has eroded. The end panels are decorated with putti holding garlands and scrolls.