V J Torr collection of inscriptions etc. in Kent churches
Reference code
TOR
Title
V J Torr collection of inscriptions etc. in Kent churches
Date
c. 1937
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and format
Paper; no through foliation but separate foliation for parishes. Six volumes.
Quarto.
Quarto.
Scope and content
Transcripts by Valentine John Torr of monumental inscriptions, notes of arms, etc., in Kent churches said (note in TOR/01) to derive from five volumes of manuscripts of the Rev. Bryan Faussett, FSA (d. 1776; cf. MSS/0920) but including inscriptions copied in 1781. A few tricks of arms are included and pencil sketches of churches.
Creator
Lambarde, Francis Fane (1868-1948), Major General, antiquary
Previous reference number(s)
SAL/MS/737/1-6
Contents
- TOR/01 - Staplehurst, Kingsdown, Wormshill, Wichling, Rodmersham, Boughton under Blean, Selling
- TOR/02 - Hinxhill, Brooke, Sevington, Mersham, Smeeth, Aldington, Lympne, Sellindge, Stanford, Stowting, Postling, Monk's Horton, Horton Priory, Brabourne, Lydd
- TOR/03 - Canterbury, part 1
- TOR/04 - Canterbury, part 2
- TOR/05 - Milsted, Frinsted, Dodington, St Quintin (Picardy), Bicknor, Murston near Sittingbourne, Bapchild, Bredgar
- TOR/06 - Thanington, Harbledowne, Hackington, Blean, Whitstable, Herne, Reculver, Chislet, Hoathe, Westbere, Fordwich, Sturry