Listed Building record MDR25123 - Pair of Chest Tombs at SK 3394 2513, Castle Street, Melbourne
Type and Period (1)
- CHEST TOMB (Georgian to 21st Century - 1788 AD to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Pair of Chest Tombs at SK 3394 2513, Castle Street, Melbourne, originally built in 1788.
From the National Heritage List for England:
'SK 38/3925 PARISH OF MELBOURNE CASTLE STREET 6/56 (East Side) Pair of Chest Tombs in Graveyard at SK 3394 2513 II Pair of chest tombs. 1788 and early C19. Stone. Tomb to north has panelled sides and ends with shaped balusters to corners. Above it has a slate slab with moulded edges, inscribed 'In memory of Mr William Fox who died April 26th 1788. In the 64th year of his age'. Southern tomb has plain sides and ends with raised corners, decorated to each side with semi-circular headed panels. Large chamfered slab to top with moulded edges. Inscriptions now illegible.
Listing NGR: SK3892825128.'
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1281401?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 38928 25128 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MELBOURNE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2026 1:37PM