Herrick Family Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary in the Elms, Forest Road, Woodhouse (Grade II)

Geo: 52.7312, -1.2044
Date ListedThu 15th March, 1984
CategoryStatutory Listed Building
AddressHerrick family Tomb Forest Road Woodhouse LE12 8TZ
GradeGrade II
Grid ReferenceSK5382315142
LBS189215
Volume, Map, Item286, 1, 159
ParishWoodhouse
WardForest Bradgate
Conservation AreaWoodhouse Forest Road
Description

Table tomb of c1830. Stone sarcophagus with carved angle volutes and plain pediments on stone plinth. Iron railings with spear head finials and acorns at corners. On end nearest Church the Herrick coat of arms carved in stone and (on the plinth beneath) a small worn marble wreath of flowers. Stands SW of and close to tower. Group value with Church.

The description above describes the salient features of the building as it was at the date of listing. It is given in order to aid identification; it is not intended to be either comprehensive or exclusive.

Statutory Listing covers all parts of the property and its curtilage, ie all internal and external elements whether described or not.