Tynemouth Priory, Clark tombs

HER Number:
7337

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Tynemouth Priory, Clark tombs

Place:
Tynemouth

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Religious Ritual and Funerary

Site Type: Broad:
Tomb

Site Type: Specific:
Table Tomb

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Three table tombs and dwarf wall. Late eighteenth century. Tombs by E. Dawson for members of the Clark family, died 1688-1847, including William of Dockwray Square, died 1810 and William of Belford Hall, died 1837. Stone tombs - six fat turned balusters support moulded-edged table tops with Clark arms carved in each. Enclosing wall is of blocks of sandstone forming square enclosure one course high. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
3736

Northing:
6937

Grid Reference:
NZ37366937

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 10/74