Unidentified Chest Tomb, In Churchyard 6 Metres South Of Porch, Church Of St Mary

This chest tomb, dating from the 17th century, is located in the churchyard, 6 metres south of the porch of the Church of St Mary in Kingston St Mary village. It is constructed of sandstone, with alabaster sections and blue lias panels. The tomb features a steeply pitched ledger top, a dentil moulded cornice, and a frieze that is carved with swags and drops, along with a moulded architrave. The North and South fronts are divided into two bays, each with semi-circular headed sroded blue lias panels. Alabaster winged cherubs are positioned in the spandrels, accompanied by central alabaster drapes. The East and West ends are 'en bombe', with carved palms on the West side and a skull and crossbones on the East side. It appears that the frieze and cornice have been painted at some point, as traces of brown pigment are still visible. The tomb was noted to be in poor condition during a survey conducted in March 1984.