Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen

There are two chest tombs located in the churchyard, 4 and 6 metres south of the chancel of the Church of St Mary Magdalen.

The first, known as the Plimton monument, is about 4 metres south of the chancel doorway and dates from the 17th century. It is made of Ham stone and features a moulded plinth with plain sides and flanks, topped with a heavy flat top that has cyma-recta coving. This tomb commemorates Thomas Plimton, who died in 1672, and Thomas Plimpton the Younger, who died in 1665, along with others.

The second, the Baker monument, is located about 6 metres south of the chancel window and also dates from the 17th century. This chest tomb is made of Ham stone, with its base buried and plain sides and flanks. It has a heavy flat top with cyma-recta coving. This tomb commemorates Joane Baker, daughter of Robert, who died in 1678. The inscription is in a simple incised 'frame' with crude hourglass and face designs on the side panels. Others commemorated include Robert Baker, who died in 1735.