Vale, Bodnum And Harris Monuments, About 15-20M South-East Of South Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary

ARLINGHAM CHURCH ROAD SO 71 SW (west side) 2/16 Vale, Bodnum and Harris Monuments, about 15-20m south-east of south porch in churchyard of Church of St. Mary GV II Three pedestal tombs. From north to south: Joseph Vale 1787; William Bodnum 1809; William Harris 1817. Forest limestone. Vale and Bodnum are set together on a large base, formerly railed, partially overgrown and breaking up at time of survey (November 1985). Vale - stepped cap with gadrooned top and acorn finial, incised edge to flat top, tall moulded plinth, half-round ends. Reeded frieze with centre rosettes, sides have raised ovals and palm leaves, west end has wrapped raised oval, east end has high relief of weeping draped putto under a tree next to a tomb with urn. Partially overgrown. Bodnum - square, curved pyramidal cap with reeded urn finial on flat top supported at corners by reeded columns, broken to south west. Plain plinth, plain sides and ends with incised headstone shape. Harris (slightly to south east) - curved pyramidal cap with plain finial on flat top with incised edge, tall moulded plinth on base which is breaking up. Indented ends with fluted frieze and rosette and twisted astragal. Ribbon and plain oval to east, oval with palm leaves to west and larger to sides.

Listing NGR: SO7066810644