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Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan

A Grade II Listed Building in Polperro, Cornwall

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Coordinates

Latitude: 50.338 / 50°20'16"N

Longitude: -4.4905 / 4°29'25"W

OS Eastings: 222869

OS Northings: 51638

OS Grid: SX228516

Mapcode National: GBR ND.X4CG

Mapcode Global: FRA 18H4.LDG

Plus Code: 9C2Q8GQ5+5R

Entry Name: Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan

Listing Date: 26 March 1986

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1140745

English Heritage Legacy ID: 61561

ID on this website: 101140745

Location: St Tallan's Church, Talland, Cornwall, PL13

County: Cornwall

Civil Parish: Polperro

Traditional County: Cornwall

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cornwall

Church of England Parish: Talland

Church of England Diocese: Truro

Tagged with: Tomb

Description


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Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan

(Formerly listed as Tombchest of John Robins 1m to east of north transept of Church of St Tallanus)

GV
II
Tombchest. Probably mid to late C18. In memory of John Robinson of East Looe. Stone rubble chest with thick slate lid with marginal inscription in upper and lower case lettering with serifs. Lettering partly eroded but of high quality.

Listing NGR: SX2286951638

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