Five Monuments In Churchyard South And South East Of Chancel Of The Church Of The Holy

Five chest tombs, dating from the 18th to early 19th century, are located in the churchyard south and southeast of the chancel of the Church of the Holy Cross. All are made of ashlar.

From north to south, the first is an unidentified monument from the early 18th century, featuring an oval plaque on the south side decorated with foliate scrolls, with similar decorations on the angle piers. It has two shield plaques on the north side with a similar pier between, and a shield plaque on the west and an east cartouche. The base and cornice are moulded, with a pulvinated frieze that breaks forward over the piers.

The second is the Mayell monument, dating to the late 18th century, which has two raised fielded plaques on each side, a floral drop on the center pier, and husk drops at the angles. It also features a moulded base and cornice with a fluted frieze. The inscription commemorates William Mayell, who died in 1786.

The third is the Miles monument, circa 1800, which includes large oval framed plaques on each side, cherub head spandrels, and drapery drops on each side, with fluted baluster angles. The east end bears an inscription to John Miles, who died in 1799.

The fourth is the Hains monument, also from around 1800, featuring two plaques on each side, a paired husk drop at the center, fluted angle piers with rosettes, and a moulded base and cornice with a fluted frieze. It is inscribed to Ann Hains, who died in 1828.

The fifth is the Gurnick monument, dating to the late 18th century, which has two fielded square plaques on each side, a fluted center strip, fluted baluster angles, and a cornice with a fluted frieze. The inscription commemorates James Gurnick, who died in 1793.