Description

PORTSMOUTH

SU60NE MEDINA ROAD, Wymering
774-1/2/473 (North side)
George monument approx 5m E of
Chancel of Church of St Peter and St
Paul

GV II

Chest tomb. c1781. Ashlar. Recessed fluted pilaster at each
corner with sloping shaft, moulded cap and base set on plinth,
lid capping with vertical incisions, weathered top slab. On
long north side is a raised oval panel with sea shell relief
at each corner. Inscription reads "To the memory of Mr James
George who died Nov. 11th 1781 aged 55 years, also Mrs Sarah
George wife of the above who died April 18th 1813 aged 74
years. Also 4 children who died in their infancy. Also Hannah
wife of James George who died 29th ---- aged -- years". Other
inscriptions illegible. This monument formerly had an iron
railed enclosure. Top stonework on south-east corner broken
away. Some ivy and vegetation growth.

Listing NGR: SU6505205567

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26618163

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Recommended Books

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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings