Two monuments in the churchyard, 2 metres south-east of south aisle, Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 3 December 1986. A C18 Monuments.
Two monuments in the churchyard, 2 metres south-east of south aisle, Church of the Holy Cross
- WRENN ID
- forgotten-crypt-jay
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Wiltshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 3 December 1986
- Type
- Monuments
- OS grid reference
- ST 854 860
- Coordinates
- 51.57282, -2.21192
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
There are two chest tombs located in the churchyard, 2 meters south-east of the south aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross. These tombs date from the late 18th century and are made of limestone, with inscriptions oriented from north to south.
The first tomb is unidentified and features panelled angle pilasters along with single raised and fielded panels on each side, although the lettering is eroded. It has a moulded cornice and a cyma recta moulded slab.
The second tomb belongs to the Adye family and also has panelled angle pilasters. It includes two raised and fielded panels on each side, with the southern panel displaying incised lettering. This tomb similarly features a moulded cornice and a cyma recta moulded slab.
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