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Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
83146
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
30/09/2004
Date of Amendment
30/09/2004
Name of Property
Casberd Family Tomb in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Community
Rhoose
Town
Barry
Locality
Penmark
Easting
305851
Northing
168841
Street Side
Location
Immediately adjoining the south porch of the Church of St Mary.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
The first death is recorded 1844 and the design would suggest that the memorial dates from very soon after that. The Rev. John Thomas Casberd was Vicar of Penmark 1799-1843 (see tablet in church).
Exterior
Constructed of Portland limestone ashlar. Neo-classical sarcophagus on a moulded base, panelled sides, with each corner carrying a reversed torch in relief, swept out to a corniced top which carries a draped urn.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special design quality and for its group value within the churchyard of the Church of St Mary.
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