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John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George

A Grade II Listed Building in Bicknoller, Somerset

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Latitude: 51.147 / 51°8'49"N

Longitude: -3.2723 / 3°16'20"W

OS Eastings: 311098

OS Northings: 139403

OS Grid: ST110394

Mapcode National: GBR LT.80S6

Mapcode Global: VH6GX.7FDL

Plus Code: 9C3R4PWH+Q3

Entry Name: John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George

Listing Date: 16 November 1984

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1057467

English Heritage Legacy ID: 265053

ID on this website: 101057467

Location: St George's Church, Bicknoller, Somerset, TA4

County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Civil Parish: Bicknoller

Built-Up Area: Bicknoller

Traditional County: Somerset

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset

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Description


ST13NW BICKNOLLER CP CHURCH LANE (South side)

10/4 John Norris chest tomb and
railings, in churchyard 15 metres
South East of chancel, Church of
- St George

GV 11

Chest tomb. Mid C19. Monolithic granite, tapered sacophagus-shaped tomb, ridged top bearing crocketed cross, moulded
and stepped sides inscribed North and South sides to John Norris, died 1860, of Thorncombe House (qv). Contained within
cast iron railed enclosure, with enriched panels, including hour glass motifs, resting cn granite plinth. Included for
historical interest and as a very complete example of a mid Victorian tomb and enclosure

Listing NGR: ST1109839403

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