Escort Chest Tomb, 3 Yards South West Of South Door 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.
Escort Chest Tomb, 3 Yards South West Of South Door Of St Leonard'S Church
- WRENN ID
- rooted-vestry-russet
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 5 June 1984
- Type
- Chest tomb
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Escort Chest Tomb, located 3 yards southwest of the south door of St. Leonard's Church, is a Grade II listed structure. This chest tomb is dedicated to Edward Escort, who died around 1669. It is made of limestone ashlar and features sunken, illegible inscribed panels, along with a moulded plinth and cornice. The chest tombs are a notable collection of local and classical tomb designs and significantly enhance the setting of the church.
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