Building record 373/1/2 - Chest tomb of John Parkhurst in churchyard of old Church of St. Mary
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Summary
An 18th-century chest tomb commemorating John Parkhurst, a lexicographer.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Chest tomb. Late C18. Limestone. Stepped plinth. Bombe chest with inscriptions supporting triangular obelisk with concave sides on circuar base with foliage panels in low reliefs. Obelisk topped by flame finial, formerly on top of gilded ball. Commemorates John Parkhurst, lexicographer, who died 1765. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, 1973, p.145).
{3} Undated photo:
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 4/46 (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F05 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.
<3> Photographs of buildings in Catesby (Photographs). SNN111839.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN102353 Digital archive: Clews Architects. 1980s. Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire. h:heritage\smr\historic buildings database. historic.mdb. Clews Architects. 4/46.
- <2> SNN44900 Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. F05 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN111839 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Catesby.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 52626 59402 (1m by 2m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CATESBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 22 2020 2:49PM
