Parris Family Chest Tomb In Churchyard About 500 Mm South Of South Aisle Church Of St John The Baptist

The Parris family chest tomb is located in the churchyard about 500 millimeters south of the south aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist. This chest tomb dates from the early 18th century and is made of Ham stone. It features a ledger top, a moulded cornice, and a plinth, resting on three slabs of unidentified stone, with the western slab bearing an illegible inscription. The tomb has raised and fielded panels, with pilasters on the north and south sides that are divided horizontally into three panels. It is inscribed on all sides except the west side, commemorating members of the Parris family, with the date of 1721 visible on the north side, although it is much eroded. The design of this tomb is similar to that of the Paul family chest tomb located to the south. The Parris or Perris family is also associated with the name Perris in Hatch Beauchamp.