Record Details

NHER Number:67177
Type of record:Structure
Name:Post-medieval table tombs immediately south-east of chancel of St Mary the Less

Summary

A group of five table tombs within the churchyard of St Mary the Less (NHER 67177) dating to between 1771 and 1860 and mainly associated with the Bidwell and Strerne familieis. The group is listed Grade II.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TL 8680 8281
Map Sheet:TL88SE
Parish:THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

Group of five table tombs immediately south-east of chancel of St Mary the Less Church (NHER 5909). Previously recorded under NHER 5909.

June 1993. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Group of five table tombs. 1771-1860. Stone slabs laid over brick core. Rectangular with baluster or fluted corners and slab tops. Mainly to Bidwell and Sterne families."
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

  • TABLE TOMB (18th Century to 19th Century - 1771 AD (between) to 1860 AD (between))

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

<S1>Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1297900.

Related records

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