Hoare Monument In The Churchyard About 13 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter

STOURTON WITH GASPER HIGH STREET ST 73 SE (south side) 6/136 Hoare monument in the churchyard about 13 metres south east of chancel of Church of St Peter GV II Chest tomb in mausoleum. Dated 1819 on inscription, to Richard Colt Hoare died 1838. Limestone ashlar mausoleum in Gothic style with diagonal buttresses, Tudor-arched openings on north, east and west sides, blind arch to south, cornice to parapet with pierced cusped triangles and corner pinnacles, three heraldic shields on north side over door. Roof removed. Interior south wall has bronze plaque with names of members of Hoare family and restored carved spread eagle, their crest; against this wall is small marble chest tomb with antifixae and weathered top, Latin inscription to Ricardus (sic) Colt Hoare died 1838. The chest tomb was ordered from Florence 1819. Colt Hoare was an important Wiltshire antiquarian, published a History of Wiltshire in five volumes, 1822-1837, he also extended Stourhead House (q.v.). (K. Woodbridge, The Stourhead Landscape, 1982)

Listing NGR: ST7766533942