Porter And Sommersett Monuments In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of South Porch, Church Of St Andrew is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 October 1987. Monuments.

Porter And Sommersett Monuments In Churchyard, 4 Metres South Of South Porch, Church Of St Andrew

WRENN ID
sleeping-cinder-twilight
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Wiltshire
Country
England
Date first listed
30 October 1987
Type
Monuments
OS grid reference
SU 196 629
Coordinates
51.36514, -1.71874
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Porter and Sommersett monuments are two chest tombs located in the churchyard, 4 meters south of the south porch of the Church of St. Andrew. They date from the late 18th century and are made of limestone.

The first tomb, dedicated to Mary Sommersett who died in 1781, features a moulded table and base, along with a reeded fascia. It has recessed corner balusters and a central cushioned panel flanked by pilasters and drapery.

The second tomb commemorates Mary and Daniel Porter, who died in 1791 and 1804, respectively. It also has a moulded table and base, with recessed corner balusters and side panels divided by fluted pilasters.

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