Monumental Figure In Churchyard, Approximately 10 Metres West Of Tower Of Church Of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in the Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 31 May 1985. A C16 Monument.

Monumental Figure In Churchyard, Approximately 10 Metres West Of Tower Of Church Of St Mary

WRENN ID
lunar-threshold-crimson
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Somerset
Country
England
Date first listed
31 May 1985
Type
Monument
OS grid reference
ST 343 519
Coordinates
51.26253, -2.94213
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

This is a monumental figure located in the churchyard, approximately 10 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary. The figure is a recumbent representation of a merchant, likely dating from the early 16th century. It is made of dressed stone and is life-size, depicted wearing a robe with its head resting on a woolpack. The face of the figure is mutilated. It is set at ground level, with no visible base or plinth, and may represent a patron of the church.

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