Four Newman Monuments, In The Churchyard, About 10 Metres West Of North West Corner Of Church Of St Mary

DEERHURST DEERHURST VILLAGE SO 8629-8729 10/50 Four Newman monuments, in the churchyard, about 10m west of north west corner of Church of St Mary GV II One chest tomb, one pedestal and 2 ledger slabs. 1810 to 1862. Stone. Chest tomb William Newman, died 1810: flat lid, moulded edge, slightly indented corners, raised oval to sides, plain edge, vine scroll over on south side, willow on north. Ends wide pilasters, egg and dart frieze, 3 flowers below, with drapery over in sunk panel east end, urn with inverted torches behind on west: moulded base. All on plinth with moulded top. To west raised, flat slab; commemorates Elizabeth Newman, died 1842: good lettering, part italic. To north of first, pedestal tomb, to various Newman children, died 1820 - 1849. Swept top, moulded edge, blocking course, slight slope to moulded edge to lid. Corners slightly indented- below. Plain frieze each side, raised rectangular panel with sunk margin and scalloped corners, moulded base. To east of pedestal tomb flat slab, Jeremiah Newman, died 1862, bold capitals. Each of four set on flat paving and originally surrounded by iron railings. Interesting family group.

Listing NGR: SO8703229975