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Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
82391
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
16/01/2004
Date of Amendment
16/01/2004
Name of Property
Morris family tomb in Llangunnor churchyard
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Llangunnor
Town
Locality
Llangunnor
Easting
242987
Northing
220294
Street Side
Location
On the NW side of the church.
Description
Broad Class
Period
History
Including the grave of Sir Lewis Morris (1833-1907), poet, educationalist and lawyer. His best-known poetical works include The Epic of Hades (1876-7) and 'The Physicians of Myddfai'. From 1878 he held offices at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, as successively honorary secretary, joint treasurer and vice president.
Exterior
Three saddleback grave slabs with simple memorial inscriptions, enclosed by a freestone kerb and dwarf cast iron railings incorporating quatrefoils and finials. The S grave is to Sir Lewis Morris, the central to Rebecca Morris (1817-1861), the N to Lewis Edward William Morris (1797-1872).
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its special interest as including the grave of an important figure in C19 literature and education in Wales.
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