Listed Building: TWO HEADSTONES TO BENJAMIN AND ELIZABETH JESTY. 12 M NORTH OF CHURCH OF SAINT NICHOLAS (109142)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | |
| Volume/Map/Item | 301/9/125 |
| Date assigned | 13 December 1984 |
| Date last amended |
Description
SY 9777 WORTH MATRAVERS WORTH MATRAVERS VILLAGE
9/125 Two headstones in churchyard, to Benjamin and Elizabeth Jesty. 12 m north of Church of Saint Nicholas
- II
Two headstones. One to Benjamin Jesty, died 1816, the other to his wife Elizabeth, died 1824 - the latter with carvings of cherubs . Headstone to Benjamin Jesty inscribed "The first person known that introduced the Cow Pox by innoculation" (ie pre-dating the work of Edward Jenner). Included primarily for historic interest.
Listing NGR: SY9727477454
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9727 7745 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| District (historic) | Purbeck |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
External Links (1)
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Nov 21 2007 2:52AM