Group Of 5 Stratton And Associated Monuments In Churchyard, 5 To 9 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary

This listing describes a group of five monuments located in the churchyard of the Church of St. Mary, situated 5 to 9 meters south of the chancel. The monuments date from the 18th century and are made of limestone.

There are three chest tombs: the first has a moulded table and base, with an entablature and fielded panels, but the individual it commemorates is unidentified. The second tomb features a square table, a moulded base, and a reeded fascia, with fluted rounded corners, dedicated to James Stratton, who died in 1809, and his wife Ruth, who died in 1786, marked with coloured letters. The third tomb is a low chest tomb with a square table, moulded corners, and panelled sides, inscribed to Anna Stratton. Additionally, between the second and third tombs, there are two headstones commemorating Richard Stratton, who died in 1782, and Mary Stratton, who died in 1786.