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Listed Building: TOMBSTONE TO JOHN KANE 20 METRES SOUTH OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE (1259393)

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Grade II
Authority Historic England
Volume/Map/Item 616-1, 6, 46
Date assigned 31 January 1997
Date last amended

Description

'BUXTON SK0572NE CHURCH STREET 616-1/6/46 (West side (off)) Tombstone to John Kane 20m south of the Church of St Anne II Tomb and headstone. 1799, dated and inscribed. Gritstone memorial, kerbed slab to front; partial remains of iron railings. The inscription reads: THIS Stone is placed here/In memory of/JOHN KANE Comedian/who departed this life december/the 10th 1799 Aged 58 years. The kerbed slab reads: This Grave was restored by John Laurence Toole in kind sympathy of one of the most/eminent comedians of the Victorian Era/who visited Buxton on 14 August 1889 on the occasion of the opening of the new theatre. John Kane was a friend of William Martin. It is reputed that he died after mistaking Aconite for a variety of radish. (Stark JJ: St Annes Church , Buxton.). Listing NGR: SK0571672954.'

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Sources (1)

  • Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259393?section=official-list-entry.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 05716 72954 (point)
Map sheet SK07SE
Civil Parish BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Aug 3 2025 4:46PM

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