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Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16419
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
22/09/1995
Date of Amendment
22/09/1995
Name of Property
Bassett Family Tomb Enclosure in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Hilary
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Community
Llanfair
Town
Locality
St Hilary
Easting
301633
Northing
173261
Street Side
Location
Located within the churchyard to the E of the church.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Exterior
Pair of sarcophagi in memory of Richard and James Bassett, enclosed by high metal railings with spear finials.
Richard Bassett's tomb lies to the S and inscribed:
Richard Bassett, Esq. of Beaupre died Nov 8, 1849 aged 51 years, last male heir of the ancient family of Bassett of Beaupre. Also Frances Bassett his relict who died at Nice 2 May, 1864, aged 64.
The family armorial is carved on the tomb with the family motto in Welsh: Gwell angau na chwilydd (Better death than dishonour).
To the N of it is a tomb in memory of Major William James Bassett of Beaupre, who died in 1871. The tomb has a gabled cruciform top with family coat of arms carved at the ends.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed grade II for historical associations and group value with the adjacent parish church and churchyard cross.
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