Townesend Chest Tomb, 7 Yards South East Of Rood Stairtower Of Holy Trinity Church is a Grade II listed building in the South Gloucestershire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 5 June 1984. Tomb.
Townesend Chest Tomb, 7 Yards South East Of Rood Stairtower Of Holy Trinity Church
- WRENN ID
- tilted-lime-yarrow
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 5 June 1984
- Type
- Tomb
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Townesend Chest Tomb, located 7 yards southeast of the Rood Stairtower of Holy Trinity Church, is a chest tomb commemorating John Townesend, who died in 1732, and his wife, who died in 1690. It is constructed from limestone ashlar and features square inscribed panels, corner balusters, and a moulded plinth and cornice. This chest tomb is part of a notable collection of local and classical tomb designs and significantly enhances the setting of the church.
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