Maton And 9 Associated Monuments In Churchyard, 2 To 6 Metres East Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary

Maton and nine associated monuments are located in the churchyard, 2 to 6 meters east of the chancel of the Church of St Mary in Milston. This group of churchyard monuments dates from the 18th century and is made of limestone, arranged in two rows.

In the east row, from north to south, there is (a) a coffin tomb with a date of death from 1744, (b) a chest tomb featuring a corniced table and moulded base, recessed end consoles, and fielded panels divided by hanging drapery, with an entablature above. This tomb commemorates William Newton Maton, who died in 1786, another William Newton Maton, who died in 1800, and Leonard Maton, who died in 1765. Next is (c) a coffin tomb for William Maton, who died in 1750.

In the west row, starting from the north, there is (d) an obscured monument, (e) a headstone for Ann Collier, who died in 1763, and (f) a headstone that features drapery opening to reveal a skull, although the inscription is illegible. The row continues with (g, h, i, and j), which are four coffin tombs dated 1765, 1775, and two that are illegible.