Kingscote Family Enclosure In North East Corner Of Churchyard Of Church Of St John The Baptist

KINGSCOTE KINGSCOTE VILLAGE ST 8196 12/105 Kingscote family enclosure in north east corner of churchyard of Church of St. John the Baptist GV II*

Formerly railed enclosure of Kingscote family tombs, with base of railing only remaining on churchyard side, including about a dozen varying tombs of which the main ones are as follows, in limestone: mid C19 monument in form of high cross on stepped octagonal base to several members of Kingscote family. Three chest tombs: 1) Troylus Kingscote 1656" --- WHO DID SERVICE AS A / COMMANDER FOR THE PRINCE / OF ORANGE ----", with dentil capping, corner columns with fluted ends and side panels flanking central rectangular side panels. 2) Anthony Kingscote 1654, also with corner columns and large inscribed slate panel to south side. 3) Unidentified, probably late C17/early C18, with large cherub figures flanking side panels. Triangular obelisk of 1740 with Latin inscription, on tall hexagonal moulded plinth, with obelisk embellished with coats of arms. Angel statue to Georgina Sumner 1835 with heart- shaped bronze plaque in front on ground. Ledger slab with heart- shaped bronze plaque to Ann Kingscote 1657. Coffin tomb, probably late medieval. Some of the tombs very overgrown at time of survey (March 1986), but forming a very varied and unusual family group of high quality.

Listing NGR: ST8186696218