Listed Building record MDO23168 - Chest tomb of Admiral Russell approximately 18 metres east of Parish Church of Canford Magna
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Summary
Chest tomb, dated 1821. Commemorates Admiral Russell, former Commander of the North Sea Fleet.
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<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2, 195 (Monograph). SDO149.
‘(6) THE PARISH CHURCH of Canford Magna, … Monuments: In S. chapel—on N. wall, (1) to Thomas Macnamara Russell, Admiral of the White and late commanderin-chief in the North Seas, 1824, and Elizabeth his wife, 1818, white marble tablet with naval trophies above and shield-of-arms on apron, on grey marble backing, by H. Harris of Poole, erected 1825 (Salisbury Journal 8 Aug. 1825).’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 195.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 03224 98809 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
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Record last edited
Aug 29 2024 1:18PM
