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Monument details

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1745 to 1747

Summary from record TQ 96 SE 1004:

A pair of 18th century ornamental headstones can be found 20 metres south-west of the Church of St. Mary.

Monument Types

• GRAVESTONE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1745 AD to 2050 AD)
• SITE (Post Medieval - 1745 AD to 1747 AD)

Associated Finds

• GRAVESTONE (Post Medieval - 1745 AD to 1747 AD)

Full description

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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
TQ 96 SE LUDDENHAM + OARE LUDDENHAM
1/173 Pair of Headstones about 20 metres south-west of Church of St. Mary
II GV
Headstones. Henry Ottenden, d.1745, and John Ottenden, d.1747. Identical headstones, with 3 moulded shaped heads, 2 skulls and bible in heart-shaped enriched surround. The headstone of John Ottenden (Henry's son) is of much cruder workmanship.
Listing NGR: TQ9928262480

Description from record TQ 96 SE 1004:
Henry Ottenden, d. 1745, and John Ottenden, d. 1747. Identical headstones, with 3 moulded shaped heads, 2 skulls and bible in heart-shaped enriched surround. The headstone of John Ottenden (Henry's son) is of much cruder workmanship. (1)

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<1> Department of the Environment, KCC Greenback Index (Index). SWX9400.

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