Ralph Pumfret And 4 Unidentified Monuments Circa 15 Metres West Of The Porch In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Peter

LECKHAMPTON CHURCH ROAD SO 91 NW (south side) 4/111 Ralph Pumfret and 4 unidentified monuments cl5m west of the porch in the churchyard of the Church of St Peter

GV II

Two chest tombs and a row of 3 headstones. From west to east:- a) Chest tomb. C18. Limestone. Moulded plinth with inset corners. Inscription to John Belling----, died 1766 on the north side on a raised inscription panel with segmental corners, formerly with bosses at the corners, hanging bellflower decoration to the marginal panels. Similar but eroded inscription panel on the opposite side with bosses. Raised inscription panels at either end with partially legible inscription panels and fluted friezes. b) Chest tomb c0.5m east of the preceding to Ralph Pumfret and Barbara his wife, he died 1699, she died 1687. Limestone. Sunken inscription panels on the south side, flanked by marginal panels with raised ovals. Inscription dated 169(?)9 at the west end on a simple raised panel. Unused inscription panels at the north and east ends. Thick capping with moulded margin. Row of 3 headstones c3m north of the preceding:- c) Upstanding headstone to Samuel, son of William and Mary Ail---, died 1717. Fine foliate scrollwork in deep relief at the top. d) Recumbent headstone, probably early C18. e) Semi-recumbent headstone with the initials 'R.C' and double scroll at the top.

Listing NGR: SO9427219425