John Phillips Monument Circa 10 Metres South Of The Tower In The Churchyard Of St Michael

The John Philips monument, located approximately 10 meters south of the tower in the churchyard of St Michael, is a chest tomb dated 1843. It is made of Portland stone and features a tall chest with a flat top that has a rounded and moulded edge above a frieze. The tomb is adorned with fluted corner pilasters and a moulded base, all set on a flush platform. The north and south sides have oval, slightly raised panels with floral drops, while the east and west ends feature raised panels with indented corners. The panels were formerly painted black, with some remnants still visible, although most of the paint has worn away on the south side. This monument commemorates John Philips and other family members and reflects the late 18th-century tradition, characterized by sharp, well-cut inscriptions.