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

The Kingscote family enclosure is located in the northeast corner of the churchyard of the Church of St. John the Baptist in Kingscote village. This Grade II listed site was formerly surrounded by a railing, of which only the base remains on the churchyard side. The enclosure contains about a dozen tombs, with notable examples including a mid-19th century monument shaped like a high cross on a stepped octagonal base, dedicated to several members of the Kingscote family.

Among the tombs are three chest tombs: the first is for Troylus Kingscote, who died in 1656 and served as a commander for the Prince of Orange; it features dentil capping, corner columns with fluted ends, and side panels flanking a central rectangular panel. The second is for Anthony Kingscote, who died in 1654, also adorned with corner columns and a large inscribed slate panel on the south side. The third tomb is unidentified but is likely from the late 17th or early 18th century, featuring large cherub figures on the side panels.

Additionally, there is a triangular obelisk from 1740 with a Latin inscription, set on a tall hexagonal moulded plinth and embellished with coats of arms. An angel statue commemorates Georgina Sumner, who died in 1835, with a heart-shaped bronze plaque placed in front of it. There is also a ledger slab with a heart-shaped bronze plaque for Ann Kingscote, who died in 1657, and a coffin tomb that is probably late medieval. At the time of the survey in March 1986, some of the tombs were very overgrown, but they collectively form a varied and unusual family group of high quality.