Sillifant Vault Approximately 17 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St. Andrew

The Sillifant vault, located approximately 17 metres south of the chancel of the Church of St. Andrew, is a late 18th-century memorial dedicated to members of the Sillifant family from Combe House. Constructed from granite, volcanic stone, and limestone, the vault is enclosed by low stone walls, which include some inscribed memorial stones.

At the head of the vault, there is a broad slab of grey limestone, about 0.8 metres high, which appears to be uninscribed, along with a granite headstone that may be in its original position. This square-headed headstone also stands around 0.8 metres high, featuring a moulded rear surround and an inscription on the front commemorating Timothy Sillifant, who died in 1723.

The northern side wall is buried, while the southern side wall is exposed. This wall is low and primarily constructed from volcanic ashlar with bead-moulded corners. Towards the head of the vault, it includes a reused section of an inscribed granite headstone. The foot of the vault consists of a single massive slab of granite, approximately 0.6 metres high, inscribed with Roman serif upper and lower case letters that record the deaths of late 18th-century members of the Sillifant family, from Thomas Sillifant (died 1776) to John Sillifant (died 1795).

A yew tree growing in the plot near the head is believed to have been planted over John Sillifant's grave in 1795. The stones have settings for iron railings, some of which remain with spear heads embedded in the tree. Additionally, there is a rectangular limestone memorial leaning against the tree that marks the death of Mary Anne Sillifant in 1808. A medieval block of carved Beerstone, possibly a crocketted capital, lies alongside the tree.