Description

SO 9724 PRESTBURY MILL STREET (south side)

18/90 Francis Kemmet(t) monument in the churchyard of the Church of St Mar c3m north of north aisle

GV II*

Chest tomb to Francis Kemmet(t), died 1716. Partially legible inscription to Francis Kemmet(t) on the south side. Partially legible inscriptions to John and William Kemmet on the north side. Limestone. Oval inscription plaque on the north and south side with partally legible inscriptions and raised, roll-moulded surrounds with laurel-leaf carving. Palm-leaf fronds at corners flanked by putti each of which formerly held something (now removed) in one hand. Outer panels with hanging drapery with ribbon tie at top. Oval inscription at the west end with an illegible inscription and raised roll-moulded margin with scrollwork decoration. Deeply carved winged cherubs' heads in upper/uppers(?). Similar illegible or unused inscription plaque at east end. Thick capping with moulded margin. An unusually bold and rich example.

Listing NGR: SO9698724004

External Links

• Wikidata Q17535411

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Recommended Books

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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Gloucestershire 1: The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Pt. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)