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Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
19175
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
02/01/1998
Date of Amendment
02/01/1998
Name of Property
Chest tomb in the graveyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalen, Pyle with Kenfig.
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Bridgend
Community
Cornelly
Town
Cynffig
Locality
Maudlam
Easting
280641
Northing
181951
Street Side
S
Location
Maudlam hamlet stands on elevated ground NE of the former borough of Kenfig. The tomb stands on the N side of the axial path leading to the W porch of the church, and 5m W of the porch.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Probably late C18 or early C19.
Exterior
The chest tomb is of limestone, oval on plan, with rounded extensions at each end. The convex sides have fielded panelling, and a further panel at each end beyond fluted pilasters at the springing of the extensions. The top has two wide ogee mouldings, and rises to a central peak. Carved acanthus or vine leaves cap the end extensions. Inscriptions lightly cut on the side panels are now almost illegible. The tomb was originally enclosed by iron railings.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included at Grade II as a churchyard tomb of very unusual and inspired design.
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