Tynemouth Priory, Clark tombs
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
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
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
437360
Northing
569370
Grid Reference
NZ437360569370
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 10/74