Group Of 6 Monuments In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres South Of Nave And West Of Porch To Church Of St Mary

BIBURY CHURCH ROAD SP 1006-1106 (east end) 11/74 Group of 6 monuments in the church- yard approximately 5m south of nave and west of porch to Church of St. Mary GV II* Three pedestal tombs, 2 bale tombs and one headstone. Early-late C18. Limestone.

Pedestal tomb. Late C18. Limestone. Rectangular with recessed panels. Cyma moulded top and base. Tall moulded finial coping. Inscribed to RICHARD WISE-----, date illegible.

Pedestal tomb. dated 1805. Limestone. Rectangular with beaded panels and flanking reeded pilasters. Plain frieze with cornice moulded top having weathered coping; moulded plinth. Inscribed to HENRY DAY, died 1805.

Pedestal tomb. Late C18. Limestone. Rectangular with recessed inscription panels, bolstered on south side. Cyma moulded base; cyma moulded top with tall moulded coping. Inscriptions illegible.

Double bale tomb. Dated 1722. Limestone. Large rectangular chest base with recessed panels to sides and ends 2 x 3. Plain base; cornice moulded top. Two gadrooned bales, winged cherubs' heads to west end recesses; winged hour glasses to east. Various inscriptions include I.F., died 1676, Robert --------, died 1722 and R.P., died 1725.

Bale tomb. Dated 1734. Limestone. Rectangular base with recessed fielded panels. Plain base; cornice moulded top. Bale has curved fielded panels; winged cherub's head to west end; winged hour glass to east. Inscribed E.D., died 1734.

Headstone. Early-mid C18. Limestone. Oval carved inscription panel with death's head at top.

An important group with examples of most of the east Cotswold types.

Listing NGR: SP1181006501