Group Of Seven Monuments In Churchyard South Of Pathway South Of South East Chapel Of Church Of St Nicholas

This listing describes a group of seven chest tombs located in the churchyard south of the pathway, adjacent to the southeast chapel of the Church of St Nicholas. These monuments date from the late 17th century to the 19th century and are constructed from ashlar stone.

Starting from the north, the first monument is the John Gaby memorial, which is from the early 18th century. It features a projecting center on each side, with a large raised circular plaque framed with a moulded design on the south side. The north side has a rectangular fielded plaque in an egg-and-dart frame, flanked by heavy acanthus scrolls. The base and cornice are moulded, with a pulvinated frieze that is broken forward over the center. The inscription on the north side commemorates John Gaby, who died in 1724.

Next is the R. Tarrant memorial from the late 17th century, which has two sunk panels on each side and sunk end panels, along with a moulded base and capstone. The south side bears the inscription for Robert Tarrant of Netherstreet.

The third monument is another Gaby memorial from the early 18th century, featuring two oval plaques on each side and oval end plaques. The south side plaques are surrounded by luxuriant foliage borders, while the north side has plaques with acanthus keystones, carved borders, and spandrel carvings that include winged skulls and hour-glasses. It has a moulded base and capstone, with the south side inscription dedicated to Jane Gaby, who died in 1797.

The fourth monument is an unidentified memorial from the late 18th century, which has two octagonal raised plaques on each side, a fielded center, and angle piers. It also features a moulded base and cornice with a pulvinated frieze that is broken forward over the piers.

The fifth monument is the Rawlings memorial from the mid-18th century, which has two shield plaques on each side, a fielded center, and angle piers. It includes a moulded base and cornice that is broken forward over the piers. The north side inscription commemorates Eleanor Rawlings, who died in 1749.

The sixth monument is the William Butler memorial from the late 18th century, characterized by carved lyre ends and two fielded plaques on each side with a husk drop in between. It has a moulded base and cornice that is recessed over the center, with the south side inscription dedicated to W. Butler, who died in 1780.

Finally, the seventh monument is the Butler memorial from the early 19th century, featuring a moulded capstone and ridge top. It has slab sides with shaped plaques on a grooved ground on each side, and floral drops to the side piers. The south side inscription commemorates Betty Butler, who died in 1830.