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Latitude: 50.662 / 50°39'43"N
Longitude: -4.219 / 4°13'8"W
OS Eastings: 243261
OS Northings: 87051
OS Grid: SX432870
Mapcode National: GBR NS.7N3L
Mapcode Global: FRA 271B.B4L
Entry Name: Pair of Headstones (Chowen and Guscott) About 14 Metres North of the West Wall of the Tower of the Church of St John the Baptist
Listing Date: 7 November 1985
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1105496
English Heritage Legacy ID: 92541
Location: Stowford, West Devon, Devon, EX20
County: Devon
District: West Devon
Civil Parish: Stowford
Traditional County: Devon
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon
SSX 48 NW STOWFORD STOWFORD
3/300 Pair of headstones (Chowen and
- Guscott) about 14m north of the
west wall of the tower of the
Church of St John the Baptist
GV II
Pair of headstones. Late C18. Slate. The northern headstone is nowy-headed with
canted corners and commemorates Thomas Chowen, buried 1779. Elaborate initial letter
to inscription, pot of flowers carved in the head. To the south and slightly to the
west is a headstone with a scrolly head commemorating Elizabeth Guscott, died 1797.
Verse below inscription and 2 cherubim carved in head holding palms and a crown of
glory.
Listing NGR: SX4326587050
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
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