Record Details

NHER Number:67176
Type of record:Structure
Name:Medieval coffin cover immediately north-east of chancel of St Mary the Less

Summary

Stone coffin cover of 13th-century date within churchyard of St Mary the Less (NHER 5909). It has an indent of an applied Celtic cross in its upper face.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TL 8680 8282
Map Sheet:TL88SE
Parish:THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

Medieval coffin cover immediately north-east of chancel of St Mary the Less (NHER 5909). Previously recorded under NHER 5909.

June 1993. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Coffin cover. 13th-century. Stone. Rectangular and tapering. Indent of applied Celtic cross in upper face."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 30 July 2023.

Monument Types

  • COFFIN (Medieval - 1201 AD (at some time) to 1300 AD (at some time))

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

<S1>Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1195919.

Related records

5909Part of: St Mary the Less Church, Thetford (Building)
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