Group Of 3 Monuments In The Churchyard, 3 Metres South East Of South Porch, Church Of The Holy Cross

This listing describes a group of three chest tombs located in the churchyard, three meters southeast of the south porch of the Church of the Holy Cross. These tombs date from the early to late 18th century and are made of limestone.

The first tomb is from the early 18th century and features floral angle pilasters, rustic floral sprays framing square panels on each side, and swagged drapery. It has a deep chamfered base and slab.

The second tomb, dating to the late 18th century, has raised and fielded panels on the ends and two on the north side, with an oval panel on the south side adorned with floral sprays in the corners. It includes a moulded plinth and a cyma recta slab.

The third tomb belongs to the Hillier family and is also from the late 18th century. It shares similar features with the second tomb, including raised and fielded panels on the ends and two on the north side, an oval panel on the south side with floral sprays, and incised lettering. It also has a moulded plinth and a cyma recta moulded slab.