Purnell Chest Tomb, 11 Yards North West Of Porch Of St Leonard'S Church is a Grade II listed building in the South Gloucestershire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 5 June 1984. Chest tomb.

Purnell Chest Tomb, 11 Yards North West Of Porch Of St Leonard'S Church

WRENN ID
muffled-brass-elder
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
South Gloucestershire
Country
England
Date first listed
5 June 1984
Type
Chest tomb
OS grid reference
ST 704 933
Coordinates
51.63822, -2.42885
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Purnell Chest Tomb, located 11 yards northwest of the porch of St. Leonard's Church, is a Grade II listed structure. This chest tomb commemorates Ann Purnell, who died in 1713. It is made of limestone ashlar and features inscribed shield panels, enriched pilasters, and a frieze, along with a moulded plinth and cornice. The chest tombs are a notable collection of local and classical tomb designs and significantly enhance the church's setting.

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