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Tombchest of Robert and Martha Ellison, 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower of Church of St Michael

A Grade II Listed Building in Shotwick, Cheshire West and Chester

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.2387 / 53°14'19"N

Longitude: -2.9955 / 2°59'43"W

OS Eastings: 333656

OS Northings: 371757

OS Grid: SJ336717

Mapcode National: GBR 7ZJZ.8Q

Mapcode Global: WH87Z.YVRJ

Plus Code: 9C5V62Q3+FR

Entry Name: Tombchest of Robert and Martha Ellison, 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower of Church of St Michael

Listing Date: 10 October 1985

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1130549

English Heritage Legacy ID: 55694

ID on this website: 101130549

Location: St Michael's Church, Shotwick, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, CH1

County: Cheshire West and Chester

Civil Parish: Puddington

Traditional County: Cheshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire

Church of England Parish: Shotwick St Michael

Church of England Diocese: Chester

Tagged with: Chest tomb

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Description


SJ 37 SW SHOTWICK C.P. THE VILLAGE
(North Side)

3/48 Tombchest of Robert and
Martha Ellison, 10m
south-west of south-west
corner of tower of
Church of St Michael.

GV II

Tombchest: earliest date 1812. Buff sandstone. Neo-classical style.
Moulded plinth carries clasping pilasters with Adam style detailing.
End panels have circular bosses of acanthus leaves. Side panels have
elliptical inscribed tablets surrounded by radiating gadrooning, the
inscription beginning "Underneath" in highly ornate copperplate.
Plain cornice to now damaged top slab.


Listing NGR: SJ3365671757

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