Hawkesbury History
We are again indebted to Rebecca Ireland of Hawkesbury for this most detailed survey of the Old Churchyard surrounding St Mary's, Its hard to imagine the amount of work that has gone into this document I'm sure we will all benefit from the details with in. Anyone intending to search for a headstone or other monument Outside need only to look at the index and this document for ALL details.
*For Monuments within St Mary's see Rebecca's Survey of the interior.
Copyright R Ireland HLHS 1999& 2002.
St. MARY THE VIRGIN HAWKESBURY. GRAVESTONE INDEX 1999
Cross referenced, where possible, to 'Historical, Monumental & Genealogical Collections Relative to the County of Gloucester' by Ralph Bigland 1794. (Reprinted by Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society 1995. edited by Brian Frith. Gloucestershire record series; v. 8.) In which the full texts of the footnoted tombstones can be found.
Conventions used: brackets to indicate obscure or uncertain items, broken lines to indicate missing sections, underlining to indicate ligatured items - i.e. letters or numbers sharing a common stroke.
Asterisks * indicate items cross referenced with the survey carried out by Ralph Bigland, published 1794. A large number of items present in 1794 are now, inevitably, missing or unidentifiable. Interestingly, some monuments with dates prior to 1794 were not recorded at that time, possibly because they were erected some time after the events to which they relate.
1. Upright stone, on path to new cemetery. Arched top and decorated shoulders. 750m wide, 1120mm high, 70mm thick.
In memory of James Coupland, who departed this life July 2nd 1862 aged 29 years. Also of
Mary Elizabeth his daughter who departed this life March 21 1862 aged 1 year. Asleep in Jesus. Approximately half stone legible - remainder eroded completely.
2. Plain medium height chest tomb, 890mm wide, 1800mm long, 720mm high. Coped top slab, square corner pillars.
Sacred to the memory of Richard Davis of the City of Bristol, Gentleman, who departed this life November 12th 1845, aged 59 years
3. Low double column upright stone, 740mm wide, 720mm high, 70mm thick. Slightly curved top, raised shoulders. Column (a) only :
In memory of Sarah, the daughter of..... ...... this parish who died the 20th of A(ug) 177 (3) in the 11th year of her age.
*Bigland: Sarah Cooper.
4. Medium - high chest tomb, 830mm wide, 1720mm long. 770mm high. Classical style, with square baluster corners and decorated panels. No words.
5. Very plain low tomb, slab on slab base. 920mm wide, 1830mm long, 420mm high. Inscription on top:
In memory of Elizabeth the daughter of Thomas and Hannah Davis
who died April 20th 1820 aged 39 years.
6. Small deeply carved stone with foliate decoration above raised central cartouche. 700mm wide, 500mm high, 80mm thick. No words.
7. Plain, very low slab on slab base. 910mm wide, 1840mm long, 80mm high.
Sacred to the memory of Esther, wife of Daniel Allen of this parish who departed this life February the 8th 1818 aged 55 years. Also of
Elizabeth their daughter who died in her infancy. Likewise of Sarah wife of
James Goulter and daughter of the above Daniel and Esther Allen who died August 23rd 1821 aged 36 years.
SACRED
To the memory of Daniel Allen yeoman above named who died February 5th 1821 aged 66 years.
8. Plain high chest tomb 900mm wide, 1820mm long, 740mm high. Coped top and square corner pillars. N.Side:
Sacred to the memory of Daniel Goulter son of James and Sarah Goulter of Acton Turville in this county who departed this life March 20th 1840 aged 23 years.
Sacred to the memory of Daniel Allen of this parish yeoman who departed this life February 13th 1862 aged 75 years.
While memory lasts it oft will trace Nor could distress e'er reach his ear
His liberal acts in friendship's ways, But sympathy and help were near.
S.Side: In loving memory of Sarah Goulter of Hawkesbury who died Sept. 1 1892 aged 77 years. Also of
Allen Goulter Husband of the above who died October 8th 1894 aged 89 years.
9. Plain flat stone, 910mm wide, 1820mm long. In memory of Sarah wife of
William Alway of the parish of Iron Acton who died in the 82nd year of her age 1812. Also of the above
William Alway who died May 8th 1831 aged 86 years.
10. Tall decorated chest tomb. 830mm wide, 1740mm long, 880mm high. Carved freestone, with signs of blacking in the remaining parts of the letters. Square baluster corners. E. end relief decoration in heraldic style. S. side. 2 panels. (a): .......... this tomb lieth the body of
Thomas . orwood Who died (January) ...aged ...2 years ............ Als... Rest illegible. (b): In memory of
Frances Ho.w..d wife of Thomas...the 29th day of March 17...
*Bigland: Thomas Horwood & ThomasTrotman.
11. Low stone. 570mm wide, 300mm high, 100mm thick. Foliate decoration at top. No words.
12. Upright stone with three lobed top. 770mm wide, 1100mm high, 80mm thick.
In loving remembrance of John Higgins of this parish who died August 25th 1880 age 32 years. In life respected in death lamented.
Yes we part but not for ever
Joyfull hopes our bosoms swell
Continued....
They who love the saviour never
Know a long a last farewell
Blissful unions lie beyond this parting vale
My husband dear again farewell
We soon shall rise to thee
And when we meet no tongue can tell
How great our joys will be
This stone is erected by his loving wife as a token of her affection and esteem.
13. Decorated high chest tomb. 890mm wide, 1760mm long, 840mm high. Sides show central cartouche with foliate surround, ends plain. Square baluster corners.
E. end: some lettering, signs of blacking. Illegible.
S. side: To the memory of .....ard ....
N. side: ..and likewise of Elizabeth wife of .... John..... of the City of Bristol. Rest illegible.
*Bigland: Edward Weekes & family
** Further memorial inside the church
14. Handsome high chest tomb, 850mm wide, 1700mm long, 800 high. Flat top slab with angled ends. N. side: scalloped cartouche surmounted by putti. No words.
S. side: scalloped cartouche. No words.
15. Very plain low chest tomb, 920mm wide, 1830mm long, 530mm high. N side almost completely eroded: Sacred to the memory of
......comb of th.. ......... ......(Han)nah his wife who died March 2nd 1845.
S side 2 columns, (a): Sacred to the memory of Will Bence Stinchcomb son of
Edward and Hannah Stinchcomb of this parish who died June 1st 1821 aged 27 years. (b): ............ ........ of
Francis son of said Edward and Hannah Stinchcomb ..... remainder buried.
16. High chest, very eroded. 800m wide, 1560mm long, 900mm high. Some blacking visible in downstrokes. S. side only: To the memory of four sons of
William and Mary Hancock. William died Jan... 17.. aged 2 years.
Francis died Feb 9th 17(96) aged 3 years
George died Sept.... 17(96) aged 15 years
Thomas ............... aged 43 years.
W.end Near this tomb lieth .... John Hancock son of William and Mary who died Nov 1796 aged (30) years
17. High chest tomb. 870mm wide, 1750mm long, 770mm high. Square corner posts with slight baluster shape top and bottom. S. side two columns,
(a): Sacred to the memory of Willm. Bence Hancock of this parish yeoman who died 26 April 1816 aged 61 years. (b): Sacred to the memory of
Elizabeth dau. Of Richd. And Sara Hancock of this par. who died Sept. 4th 1815 aged 55.
Samuel son of the above died July 29th 18(24) aged 49.
E. end: Also William Hancock son of Joel and Matilda Stinchcomb who died Sept 10th 1849..... years. End of
Stinchcomb overwritten
18. High chest tomb. 870mm wide, 1750mm long, 700mm high.
S side two columns, (a): Sacred to the memory of Charles Orchard Son of Jas Orchard of Yate by
Hannah his first wife who died 19 July 1821 (b): Blank
19. Upright stone, 700mm wide,1100mm high, 80mm thick. Arched top with step shoulders. Here resteth the body of
Moses Iles of this parish who died Sept 9th 1854 aged 88 years Also of Ann
his wife who died Aug 13th 1813 aged 45 years Also of Henry their son who died June 11th 1824 aged 23 years Also of
Thomas their son who died Oct 21st 1826 aged 21 years. Also of Hannah Millet their daughter who died July 30th 1844 aged 36 years.
20. Small pretty upright stone, 700mm wide, 530mm high, 65mm thick. Decorated with urn, spirals of foliage and swags. Half buried. In memory of
Betty daughter of Nich. And Betty Stinchcomb (remainder buried)
*Bigland.
21. Upright stone, 710mm wide, 1122mm high, 50mm thick. Sandstone, with round head and interlaced cross design. Face cracked and bulging.
In affectionate remembrance of William Pullen Hunt of this parish who died July 5 1874 aged 65 years.
Thou art gone to the grave we no longer behold thee
Nor tread the rough path of the world by thy side
But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee
And sinners may hope since the sinless has died.
Also of John Pullen Hunt the beloved son of William and Mary Pullen
Hunt.... Remainder buried.
22. Upright stone, 710mm wide, 1000mm high, 60mm thick. Plain sandstone with pointed top and step shoulders. In affectionate remembrance of Annie youngest and beloved daughter of
John and Sarah Winbow who died November 28th 1872 in her 24th year. In life respected in death lamented. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
23. Tall upright stone near SW buttress. 710mm wide, 1130mm high, 50mm thick. Arched top and lobed shoulders. Sacred to the memory of
Mary Carter wife of William Carter of this parish who died after a short and painful illness Oct 2nd 1852 aged 75 years. This memorial is erected by her son
George Carter. Also to the memory of the above named William Carter who departed this life January 30th 1864 aged 87 years and lies interr'd in Bristol cemetery.
24. Small sunken stone leaning forwards. 670mm wide, 560mm high, 70mm thick. Curved top and slight shoulders. In memory of
Joseph Cooper and Elizabeth his wife late of Almonsbury (sic) in the county. He died March 22nd 1797 and she August the 11 in the same year being equal aged 72 years.
Behold the husband and the wife
Now joyn'd in death as well as life remainder eroded and buried.
25. Wide low leaning stone, 750mm wide, 670mm high, 65mm thick. Very shallow curved
top with small shoulders. Elongated and decorated script. Here lieth the body of
Mary daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Cooper who died the 22nd Febry 1775 aged 21 years.
*Bigland
26. Tall chest tomb with square baluster corners. 900mm wide, 1770mm long,
950mm high. Two panels legible on S side, with decorated margins. (a): In memory of
Martha wife of Thomas Cooper of this parish who died March the 5 1797 aged 73 years.
A wife most kind a mother dear
A faithful friend lies buried here
Tho God by death has parted us
which loved each other well
Yet still in heaven we hope to (meet)
And there forever dwell.
(b) In memory of the aforesaid Thomas Cooper who died April the 6 1798 aged 78 years (verse, but almost invisible.)
27. Low pale limestone chest tomb. 760mm wide, 1660mm long, 400mm high. Gesso and blacking in the letters. N. Side: In memory of
Thomas....... Of this parish ........... of Dec S.Side: In memory of THOMAS
ESBURY.... ...... of Nov....
*Bigland.
** Further monument inside church
28. Very tall plain chest in corner of S porch and S aisle wall. 870mm wide, 1780mm long, 1100mm high. S. Side only, two columns: (a) Sacred to the memory of
Sarah wife of John Cooper of Hillsley in this parish yeoman who died 4th June 1822 aged 55 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
(b) Sacred to the memory of the aforesaid John Cooper who died Oct 16th 1826 aged 66 years. Even so saith the spirit, for they rest from their labours
29. Low decorated chest tomb, 800mm wide, 1800mm long, 600mm high. Leaning over to S, nearly touching next tomb. Lyre shaped ends, and evidence of fine carving now mostly eroded. Rectangular panels on N side, now illegible, and ovals on S side and ends. On W end: .....Next this place lyeth the body of
Mary the wife of George Hewes of Kingswood ....(n) who departed this life the 1st. Day of ...... remainder buried.
*Bigland.
30. Low decorated chest tomb, 800mm wide, 1800m m long, 580mm high. Leaning heavily towards 29. Lyre shaped ends. Rectangular panels on all sides. Both ends have draped canopy relief. Words legible only on S.side: Here lyeth the body of
Samuel son of the said George (Hewes RM)..... of Kingswood who departed this life the 2 day of March Anno.....III Aged 22 years. '......death did end in time...of...lust(?) in my prime ... would never death deny and therefore I did yield today.'
31. Upright stone. 700mm wide, 640mm high, 60mm thick.. Ornamented stone, curved top and slight shoulders, angel head above two crossed sprigs, (possibly olive and lily leaves) placed between a book and a scroll. In memory of
John Hopkins of this parish who died 12th June 1810 in the 65th year of his life.
32. Medium high chest tomb. 900mm wide, 1800mm long, 900mm high. Lyre shaped ends, with foliate decoration (possibly rue) Single rectangle of inscription on S side. Neare this tomb................ the son
of.....George......this life.........
*Bigland: George Hewes
33. Medium high chest tomb, leaning towards 32. Lyre shaped ends with stylised foliage - possibly rue. 800mm wide, 1800mm long, 850mm high. S. side only, eroded and half buried: Here lyeth the body of
Mary ...... Relict Of George...
*Bigland: Mary & George Fairfax, Mary Esbury
34. Broken chest tomb. 900mm wide, 1800mm long, 900mm high. Angel head capitals at corners, very large baluster ends. S side cartouche with frilled surround. Words illegible.
35. Medium chest tomb with lyre ends 850mm wide. 1800mm long, 820mm high. Stylised foliage as 33. Square tablet at S side. M....... Anno Domini 176..
36. Low sunken chest tomb 800mm wide, 1800mm long, 550mm high. Lyre ends and foliage as before. Rectangular tablets on S and N sides, both illegible.
37. Small medium low chest tomb 800mm wide, 1400mm long, 600mm high. Moulded pillars at corners. Broken and covered in ivy. S side two square tablets. (a): almost illegible .........17..1 (b): Here lyeth the body of
John Rod(man) .... (1678)
N. side two square tablets, very eroded.
*Bigland.
38. Tall chest tomb, 780mm wide, 1700mm long, 970mm high. lyre ends with stylised foliage decoration - as before. S side, two rectangular panels with fans at corners, separated by narrow column containing flower and palm decoration. No words - appears unused. W. end: oval cartouche surrounded by fine rope pattern. Appears unused - possibly unfinished: work is very lightly incised. N side. Two panels with ogee tops. Angel head and wings in centre top. Eastern corner shows a scroll and torch in front of a snake catching its tail. Western corner shows a book and palm. Panel (a) In memory of
Moses Amos of this parish who died 8th June 1810 age (4)8 years. Remainder of panel appears to contain a rhyme - almost completely eroded. ( b) In memory of
Grace daughter of Moses and Mary Amos who died 28th December 1801 aged 22 years. Also
Joseph their son, who died (2nd) of July 1805. Also Sarah daughter of
Isaac and .... Isaac, who died 30th July 1810 aged 3 months.
39. Plain upright stone with curved top 740mm wide, 970mm high, 90mm thick. Urn and foliage decoration, with angel head at centre above two oval panels. No words.
40. Low leaning stone. Deeply carved limestone, slightly curved top. 740mm wide, 600mm high, 80mm thick. Limestone. Heads at top corners, with small flowers, shield at centre with heraldic device. Two panels below with arched tops, no words.
41. Low leaning stone. 820mm wide, 600mm high, 85mm thick. Limestone, heavily carved, but badly chipped and eroded. Extravagant swirling foliate decoration surrounding asymmetric cartouche. No words.
42. Low square upright stone. 820mm wide, 600mm high, 80mm thick. Limestone, with two large formal foliate spirals at top corners. Plain rectangular panel inset below. No words.
43. Low upright stone 750mm wide, 570mm high, 90mm thick. Curved top with raised shoulders. Limestone, carved with drapery surrounding angel head and two crossed trumpets. Two panels below with arched tops. No words.
44. Plain chest tomb, 850mm wide, 1460mm long, 900mm high. .
S side: In memory of Nicholas Trotman, Yeoman, son of the aforesaid Nicholas and
Elizabeth Trotman who died June 19th. 1810 aged 71 years.
Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of...... comfort me.
45. Large plain flat stone. 950mm wide 1800mm long.
Here lieth the body of Mary, wife of Richard Wicks of Kilcott. She died Dec. (15th?) 1771 aged 67 years. Also here lieth the body of
Richard Wicks who died Dec 26th. 1783 aged 68 years.
*Bigland
46. Medium height chest tomb, 900mm wide, 1850mm long,700mm high. Coped top slab and plain corner pillars. Inscription on north side: Sacred to the memory of
John Pinckott of Holwell in this parish who died May 20th. 1819 aged 86 years. Also of
Elizabeth his wife who died February 27th. 1825 aged 85 years. Also of Richard their son who died December 20th . 1838 aged 51 years.
Ruth Beard of Tormarton in this County only daughter of John and Elizabeth Pinckott caused this stone to be erected.
47. Tall chest tomb. 860mm wide, 1400mm long, 100mm high.. Squared baluster corner posts, unusual rounded ends. N side, panel with incised borders: ....memory..... 17(8)7.... Also to the memory of
Mary Jones.... 7... E. end arched border with traces of shield shaped decoration. W. end lozenge with shell decoration.
48. Low broken limestone chest tomb, very overgrown. 900mm wide, 1700mm long at top of curve, 470mm high. Flat top slab with curved West end. Completely plain side panels, curved end panels. No words.
49. Upright stone, 670mmwide, 1000mm high, 50mm thick. Curved top with raised shoulders. Book and trumpet decoration with swag draped across top curve. Two arched panel below, words very eroded. In memory of
Mary wife of Matthew Wilson who died October 27th 1805 aged (5)2 years.
50. Low leaning stone, 650mm wide, 700mm high, 60mm thick, carved urn and drapery over plain tablet. In memory of
Samuel Cook of this parish who died the 31 day of July 1795 aged 80 years. Remainder illegible.
*Bigland records Samuel Cook Senr. in 1756.
51 Low leaning stone, 650mmx650mm visible. 55mm thick. Foliate design above
plain tablet. In memory of William son of Thomas and Ann Cook
who died Sept the 9th 1781 aged 5 weeks. Also of James their son who died (May) 18th 1781 aged 4 years and 1 month.
52. Very large flat stone, extremely overgrown. 1000mm wide, 1900mm long.
In Memory of THOMAS TROTMAN of this parish who died Novr. 7th 1806 aged 41 years. A husband kind a father dear
An honest neighbour lieth here.
And of two of his children HENRY died Sept 14th 1798 aged 1 year and 10 months.
KEZIA died Feb 27th 1804 aged 1 year and.. months. Also in memory of Rebecca wife of the above
THOMAS TROTMAN who died Dec 23rd 1838 aged 77 years. Also to the memory of
Joseph Davis son of Thomas and Hannah Davis of this parish and son in law of the above
Thomas and Rebecca TROTMAN who departed this life Jany 14th 1854 aged 65 years.
53. Very plain large slab, 970mm wide, 1860mm long, 370mm high. Raised on single course of blocks.
Under this tomb lieth the body of SARAH wife of RICHARD WILSON of this parish who died July 25th 1802 aged (57) years.
In love we lived
In peace she died
Her life desired
But God denied.
Sacred
To the memory of the above RICHARD WILSON who died Novr. 11th 1825 aged 91 years.
A friend so true there were but few
And difficult to find
A man more just & true to trust
There is not left behind.
54. Upright leaning stone, 600mm wide, 500mmhigh, 70mm thick., with curved and shaped head with small geometric flower at centre. In memory of
ANNA wife of JOHN COOK of this parish yeoman who died Sept. 29th 1795 aged 49 years. Also the above named who died Dec 30th 1832 aged (84) years.
55. Upright stone, 700mm wide, 800mm wide, 80mm thick. Limestone with curved top. Flourish on first word. To the memory of
ELIZABETH COOK of this parish spinster who died Decr. 2nd 1829 aged 78 years.
56. Upright leaning stone, 700mmwide, 750mm high, 80mm thick.. Limestone, with curved top and slight shoulders. Flourish on first word. Sacred to the memory of
MARY wife of CHARLES TUCK of this parish who departed this life August 22nd 1845 aged 69 years.
57. Very plain chest tomb, coped top slab, 870mm wide, 1800mm long, 800mm high. Plain corner posts. Leaning heavily to south. N side. Large single panel with incised string border. Sacred to the memory of SUSANNA wife of JOHN ALWAY
of Hillesley in this parish yeoman who died May 6th 1842 aged 58 years. Cheer'd with this pleasing hope we safely trust the Almighty power to raise her from the dust. Also in memory of the above named
JOHN ALWAY of Hillesley in this parish yeoman who died November the 1st 1870 aged 81 years.
W end. Sacred to the memory of DANIEL ALWAY of Kingswood yeoman who died May 14th 1839 aged 82 years.
58. Large upright stone with curved top. 750mm wide, 1300mm high, 80mm thick, carved with sun breaking through clouds at top, followed by two cherub heads with spread wings. Two arched columns for inscription below:
(a) Sacred to the memory of DANIEL STINCHCOMB of the parish of Horton. Who departed this life September 16th 1834 aged 39 years. Also in memory of
RUTH STINCHCOMB daughter of the above who died October 31st 18(36) aged 24 years. likewise of
JOHN son of the above named DANIEL STINCHCOMB who died December 22 18(40) aged 30 years.
(b) Also to the memory of JANE wife of the aforesaid DANIEL STINCHCOMB who departed this life October 24th 1854 in the 81st year of her life. Also of ELIZABETH wife of the aforesaid
JOHN STINCHCOMB who departed this life November 11th 1879 aged 65 years.
59. Small curved upright stone. Limestone, 680mm wide, 600mm high, 90mm thick. Badly defaced and eroded. Signs of ornate carving, no words.
60. Chest tomb. Limestone, 750mmwide, 1800mm long, 800mm high, with lyre ends.
North side panel divided in half by foliate curls, and framed with foliage at the corners to give two oval plaques:
(a) In memory of JOHN ALWAY of this parish yeoman who died the 5th day of August 1681. Also near this tomb was interr'd the body of
THOMAS ALWAY the son of DANIEL and HESTER of this parish who died the 4th day of January 1790 aged 49 years.
(b) Likewise of underneath this tomb lieth the body of DANIEL ALWAY &
HESTER his wife he died the 18 day of April 1772 aged 74 years and she the (9th) day of March aged 1791 aged 89 years.
S side. Single rectangular panel with rope handle decoration at ends. Illegible.
*Bigland
61. Very heavy coped slab on low rustic base. 800mm wide, 2000mm long. Cracked and eroded.
N. slope: .....George, the beloved husband of Helen Carter who died October 5th 1874 aged 48 years.
S.slope: ...The memory....... ........ George Carter Engine..... remainder illegible. (This grave belongs to
George Carter, engine driver, who lost his life in a rail accident)
62. Leaning stone, 700mm wide, 960mm high, 70mm thick. Curved top with raised shoulders. In memory of
ROBERT ALWAY of Tytherington in this county who departed this life June the 24th 1792 aged 59 years. Also of
GEOe. ALWAY his son who departed this life March the 10th 1789 aged 21 years likewise of
ANN wife of the said ROBERT ALWAY who died Jan 14 1799 aged 68 years.
63. Leaning stone, 700mm wide, 780mm high, 60mm thick. Curved top with slight shoulders, spiral foliate decoration over arched panel. In memory of
MARY the wife of JONES WITCHELL of this parish who died 14th November1785 aged 73 years.
Also 'neath this stone lieth the body of William Savage of this parish who died March 23 1782 aged 62 years.
Also of Thomas son of ....... Witchell of Petty ..... remainder buried
*Bigland.
64. Upright stone, 610mmwide, 6600mm high, 70mmthick.Curved top with slight shoulders. To the memory of
Thomas, son of John and Hannah Ashbee of this parish who died May 6th 1825 aged 14 years. Also
Sarah, dau. of the above died April 1st 1813 aged 4 years.
65. Medium height chest tomb. 760mm wide, 1800mm long, 670mm high. Coped top slab, very overgrown with ivy. N side: UNDERNEATH are deposited the remains of
Thomas and Jane Witchell The latter expired the February 20th 1823 aged 73. The former February 26th 1823 aged 80. They were patterns of brotherly and sisterly love and in death they were not long divided. (section eroded) ........
........ Parish of Chipping Sodbury....... and daughter to the above Thomas Witchell.
66. Very tall chest tomb with pronounced square baluster corners. Base 1000mm wide, 1800mm long. Overall height 1200mm.
S side: In memory of HENRY ..... ...... aged 73 years. Also SARAH his wife who died February 24th ....... aged 27 years. Continued......
N. side: Sacred to the memory of SARAH JANE COLLINS who died Feb. 8th 1844 aged 5 years and 4 months.
WILLIAM HENRY COLLINS who died Feby. 11th 1844 aged 3 years and 4 months. Also
FRANCES EMMA COLLINS who died Feby. 27 1844 aged 1 year and ...months. The only and beloved children of the aforesaid
HENRY & SARAH COLLINS. Set your affection on things above and not on things of the earth. Colossians III 2.
67. Low sunken upright stone with square top, rounded corners, relief swags and stylised foliage. 700mm wide, 510mm high, 50mm thick.. Here lieth the body of
MARY the daughter of GEORGE AND MARY ASHBEE of this parish who died January the 30th 1771 aged 4 years. Also
ROBERT their son who died March the 24th 1773 aged 13 years.
*Bigland - Mary Ashbee omitted
68. Very low stone, sunken and eroded. 600mm wide, 300mm high, 80mm thick. Square top with raised shoulders. Signs of high relief carving. No words.
69. Medium height stone, 700mmwide, 800mm high, 65mm thick, with arched top and raised shoulders, leaning to west. In memory of
EMMA daughter of ISAAC & ESTHER ASHBEE died Augft ye 3rd 1807 aged 2 years & 6 months. Also the above
ESTHER died July 16th 1810 aged 32 years. Verse, but eroded.
70. Low leaning moss covered stone, 700mm wide, 580mm high, 90mmthick. Curved top and inset lower panel.. No words.
71. Low stone, 500mm wide, 540mm high, 90mm thick. with arched top and spiral decoration. Inset section as if for plaque. No words.
72. Low leaning stone, 700mm wide, 500mm high, 100mm thick. limestone, with arched top and very high relief carving, frilled, almost shell shaped. No words.
73. Medium height upright stone, 700mm wide, 680mm high, 110mm thick. Double arched top and spiral foliage design similar to 71. No words.
74. Medium height leaning stone, 700mm wide, 720mm high, 90mm thick. Limestone with arched top and very high relief carving, frilled, almost a shell, with a central cartouche. No words.
75. Very plain flat topped chest tomb. 700mm wide, 1800mm long, 650mm high.
North side, two slabs:
a) In memory of JOHN ASHBEE Mason of this parish who died March 19th 1823 aged 75 years. (b) Also ............ (wife) ............. Died (Jan) 18(02) South side, two slabs: (a) Blank. (b) To the memory of
HANNAH ASHBEE wife of the aforesaid JOHN ASHBEE who died the 24th of October 1862 aged 79 years. Verse, but eroded.
76. Raised slab, 800mmwide, 1800mm long, with decorated corners, very overgrown with lichen.
Here lieth the remains of THOs. HOLLIDAY who died 17 of February 1787 aged 55 years. *Bigland has the inscription to this point
MARY his wife died April 19 1809. Remainder illegible.
77. Chest tomb, top slab 900mm wide, 1800mm long. Overall height 800mm. Eroded limestone with shaped and overhanging top. Faint wording on S. side, name
Rodway.
*Bigland: William & Martha Rodway and family.
78. Plain chest tomb with coped top slab, 800mm wide, 1750mm long, 1000mm high..
N. slope of top slab: IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER HANNAH RODWAY WIDOW OF
WILLIAM RODWAY WHO ENTERED INTO REST DEC. 29th 1802 AGED 78 YEARS. AFTER THIS SEPARATION FROM HER BELOVED HUSBAND SHE NOW LIVES WITH HIM WITH CHRIST IN GOD. WHEN CHRIST WHO IS OUR LIFE SHALL APPEAR THEN SHALL YE ALSO APPEAR WITH HIM IN GLORY. Col III 4.
N. side of base to WILLIAM RODWAY long verse, 3/4 fallen off. S. side of base: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIDOW OF JOHN HALLING AND DAUGHTER OF GILES AND TEMPERANCE RODWAY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED APRIL THE 4TH 1860 AGED 77 YEARS. THE SILENT CHARITIES FOR WHICH THE POOR BLESSED HER WILL LONG HOLD HER NAME IN REMEMBRANCE.
79. Very plain, low 'box', very overgrown with lichen. 90mm wide, 1830mm long, 550mm high. Decorated corners on top slab, reminiscent of
Thos. Holliday.
To the memory of ESTHER wife of WILLIAM RODWAY of Upton in the parish of Hawkesbury who died March 29th 1817 aged 33 years. Also of
GILES their son who died Aug. 3rd 1814 aged 7 years. Also of DANIEL ALLEN their son who died Sept. 11th 1811 aged (3 or 5) years.
80. Chest tomb, 900mm wide, 1750mm long, 970mm high, with square baluster ends. Large oval cartouche along N. side with ribbon tied foliage surround in low relief. A book depicted in each of the top outer corners, and an urn in each of the bottom.
Continued......
N. side of base: Here are deposited the remains of Mrs. SARAH HEWETT widow formerly
SARAH VENN who was daughter of ARTHUR and MARTHA VENN both of this parish who died at Chipping Sodbury the 10th day of April 1821 aged 70 years. S. side signs of drapery, now much eroded.
81. Limestone chest tomb with lyre ends and stylised rue on side panels. Oval cartouche on end panels. 800mm wide, 1800mm long. 1030mm high. Illegible.
82. Limestone chest tomb with lyre ends and rue decoration. As 81, but sunken. 800mm wide, 1800mm long, 840mm high.
S. side: Here lieth the body of Arthur Venn who departed this life the 20th day of April Anno Domini 1715 Aetat Suae 53...remainder illegible.
N. side: In this place was buried William Venn Father to the said Arthur Venn
Who departed this life the 16th day of May Anno Domini 1682.
Aetat Suae 53...remainder illegible.
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83. Limestone chest tomb with squared baluster corners. 800mm wide, 1600mm long, 840mm high. Very eroded. Large foliate cartouche on S side, illegible.
84. Tall chest tomb, 800mm wide, 1700mm long, 1000mm high.
N side: low relief drapery at end of large rectangular panel, semi-classical in style.
Sacred to the memory of ARTHUR VENN of Hillesley in this parish who died Novr. 15th 1795 aged 71 years. Also
MARTHA wife of the above ARTHUR VENN who died January 27th 1806 aged 86 years.
S. side: Sacred to the memory of ANN daughter of ARTHUR and MARTHA VENN who died January (1st) ---- aged nearly 2 years. Remainder obscure, appears to list more children.
*Bigland.
85. Low slab, on base of narrow slabs, 850mm wide, 1520mm long, 370mm high.
ARTHUR VENN son of ARTHUR AND MARTHA VENN died Decr. (1) 1786 aged 20 years.
86. Medium height limestone chest tomb with curved top, lyre ends and draped side panels.800mm wide, 1750mm long, 700m high. Oval cartouche on end panels. Very eroded, no words.
87 Very plain med. high chest tomb with square rusticated corners 850mm wide,1800mm long, 830mm high. West end: Sacred to the memory of
CHARLES RODWAY who died November 22nd 1869 aged 57 years Also to MARY FLOWER SAINSBURY RODWAY his wife who died July 26th 1870 aged 70 years. South side: Sacred to the memory of
MARY wife of CHARLES RODWAY of Tresham in this parish yeoman who died March 25th 1859 aged 24 years Also of
ELIZA MARY daughter of the above who died February 14th 1859 aged 5 months. Who die in Jesus..... rest obscure.
88. Very plain low chest tomb with slab base. 920mm wide, 1850mm long, 500mm high.
JOHN WITTS died Nov. 21st 1825 aged 48 years. Verse, but illegible.
SUSAN WITTS mother of the above died the 12th of March 1835 aged 98 years.
SAMUEL WITTS Son of the above died the 1st of March 1851 aged 83 years.
89. Medium height stone, limestone with rippled top, 600mm wide, 770mm high, 100mm thick.. Central cartouche below spiral and foliage relief. Very eroded, no words.
90. Leaning upright stone. 600mm wide, 700mm high, 60mm thick, with plain curved top. Complicated decoration: a trumpet and flaming torch crossed behind a winged hourglass at centre, a plaque 'memento mori' at top right, a pair of crossed bones at top left. To the memory of JOHN WITTS who died Oct. 29th 1789 aged 71/2 (1 and 2 actually superimposed) Also
SUSANNA his wife who died April 11th 178(5) aged 71.
*Bigland
91. Tall chest tomb with flat top. 900mm wide, 1500mm long, 1050mm high. Rectangular panels on sides with shaped corners, ovals on ends. N. side: Sacred to the memory of
JOHN WITTS of the parish of Kingswood Yeoman who died Novr. 27th 1792 aged 37 years. Also of MARY his wife who died Decr. 3rd 1809 aged 53 years.
Mourn not for us though from you fled
You shortly must expire
He and he only mourns the dead
Who lives as they desire.
E. end: To the memory of WILLIAM WITTS of the aforesaid JOHN AND
MARY WITTS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE Dec 6 1851 aged 61 years Buried Dec 11th. S. side: Sacred to the memory of
THOMAS WITTS son of the aforesaid JOHN AND MARY WITTS of the parish of Kingswood: yeoman. Who departed this life March 30th 1859 aged 77 years. Also to the memory of
CHARLES WITTS son of the above JOHN AND MARY WITTS who departed this life January 24th 1874 aged 81 years. W. end: To the memory of
ANN WITTS daughter of the aforesaid JOHN AND MARY WITTS of the parish of Kingswood who departed this life July 11th 1838 aged 53 years.
92. Very low slab on slab base, top slab curved at West end. 900mm wide, 1800mm long at top of curve. 430mm high. Illegible.
93. Upright stone with curved top and raised shoulders. 900mm wide, 1020mm high, 70mm thick.. Complicated decoration: draped arch, over central round showing a snake catching its tail, with a lotus flower, in front of a trumpet an hourglass and a book.
To the memory of NICHOLAS CLARK yeoman who departed this life Dec 26th 1808 aged 78 years.
94. Flat stone, 650mm square, with foliate corners and raised centre circle. Looks like base of cross. No words.
95. Overgrown limestone chest tomb. Square corners, heraldic ends, and swags. 900mm wide, 1800mm long, 950mm high. No words
96. Upright stone, 730mm wide, 900mm high, 80mm thick. Triple arched top. Urn and swag decoration above two arched panels. No words.
97. Upright stone with slightly curved top. Limestone 650mm wide, 700mm high 80mm thick. High relief foliage around central cartouche. No words.
98. Tall upright stone with arched top and stepped shoulders. 730mm wide, 1640mm high, 70mm thick. In memory of
ANN the beloved wife of GEORGE HULBERT who departed this life the 8th day of July 1871 aged 74 years.
99. Low damaged stone, 640mm wide, 500mm high, 80mm thick. Limestone, leaning to west. Faint drapery relief with square inset below for inscription. No words.
100. Medium height stone, with plain arched top. 680mm wide, 970mm high, 60mm thick In memory of
SARAH wife of ROBERT PRITCHARD of (Cowel) in the parish of THORNBURY who died Oct 11 1790 aged (55) years. Verse, but eroded
*Bigland.
101. Upright stone with curved top, limestone, 680mm wide, 700mm high, 85mm thick. Well-preserved high relief foliage and ribbon decoration, with angel heads at top corners. Central double arched cartouche. No words
102. Very eroded limestone chest tomb. 900mm wide, 1820mm long, 730mm high. Plain side panels, rusticated corner pillars, severe spalling to NE corner of top.
S. side, two panels. (a) ....Also of ANN COLLINS wife of EDWARD COLLINS
........ 1816...... remainder illegible. b. Broken and bulging ...red to the memory of EDWARD COLLINS of this parish Gent. who departed this life June 29th 1851 aged 87 years. Continued....
Therefore being justified by faith we have.... With God through our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Romans V.
103. Very plain chest tomb with coped top. 890mm wide, 1800mm long, 680mm high. N side only: Sacred to the memory of
EDWARD TANDY late of Hillesley in this parish Gent. who departed this life the 9th day of December 1836 aged 75 years.
Here awaiting the last trump
When the dead shall be raised.
104. Flat stone, East end in boundary hedge, 740mm wide, 1700mm long, surface completely eroded.
105. Upright stone with curved top, 760mm wide, 1000mm high, 90mm thick. Very good high relief urn and swag decoration with foliate surround, only slightly eroded. Central cartouche: In memory of
EDWARD CLARK who died Sept. the 9th 1774 aged 78 years.
*Bigland.
106. Very plain chest tomb with coped top. 910mm wide, 1800mm long, 750mm high. Overgrown with ivy. No words.
107. Plain chest with coped top. East end in hedge. 900mm wide, 1800mm long, 750mm high. N side: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM COLLINS of this parish yeoman who departed this life March the 6th 1811 aged 78 years. Also of
ELIZABETH wife of the above WILLIAM COLLINS who died Febry. The 26th 1811 aged 78 years. Also JOHN son of the said WILLIAM &
ELIZABETH COLLINS who departed this life Sept. the 11th 1825 aged 55 years.
Also to the memory of ANN and ELIZABETH (who were Twins) daughters of GILES & SUSANNA
COLLINS, who died in infancy
W. end: Sacred to the memory of MARTHA COLLINS beloved wife of the aforesaid
JOHN COLLINS of this parish yeoman who departed this life the 22nd day of March 1821 aged 44 years.
S. side, two panels (a) Sacred to the memory of SUSANNA wife of GILES COLLINS of this parish yeoman who departed this life Janry. 26th 1852 aged 77 years. (b) Sacred to the memory of
ANN wife of ROBERT WATTS COLLINS of this parish yeoman who departed this life March 26th 1859 aged 45 years.
108. Gothic chest tomb with coped top 840mm wide, 1740mm long, 750mm high. East end in hedge. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT WATTS COLLINS OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1868 AGED 57 YEARS. Verse, but illegible.
109. Kerbed grave with upright crosses at foot and head. 650mm wide, 2100mm long, 1250mm high (tallest point). In memory of
Mary Cornelia Abercromby died August 12th 1832 aged 22 years
110. Plain chest tomb with coped top. 820mm wide, 1850mm long, 800mm high.
S. side: Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM HITCHCOCK late of Hillesley in this parish who departed this life January 20th 1836 Aged 65 years.
N. side: Also to the memory of SARAH Relict of the aforesaid WILLIAM HITCHCOCK late of Hillesley in this parish who departed this life August 15th 1846 aged 88 years.
111. Leaning upright stone. 650mm wide, 1300mm high, 60mm thick. Curved top with squared shoulders. Sacred to the memory of
JOHN HOPKINS who died Dec 24th 18(4) 6 aged 72 years. And of ANN
HOPKINS his wife died Janry. 26th 184(7) aged 68 years. Alfo of MARY ANN HOPKINS
their Daughter who died Janry. 25th 1858 aged 22 years. Also to the memory of
MARY GAINER who died April 1(9)th 1840 aged 81 years.
112. Plain chest tomb with coped top. 900mm wide, 1850mm long 800mm high. East end against hedge.
N. side: Sacred to the memory of CHARLOTTE the beloved wife of EBENEZER BLETCHLY of this parish surgeon who died April 7th 1843 aged 41 years.
Blessed are the dead which Die in the Lord. Also of EMILY MARY daughter of the above named
EBENEZER BLETCHLY and HESTER HELEN his second wife who slept in Jesus August 10th 1860 aged 12 years. 'He shall gather the lambs with his arms and carry them in'.
S. side: Sacred to the memory of EBENEZER BLETCHLY Surgeon formerly of this parish who died March 10th 1861 aged 5(3or5) years.
'What things were gain to me those I counted loss for Christ'. Philippians III 7
Also of SARAH CHARLOTTE BLETCHLY daughter of the above. Born November 10th 1835 died November 8th 1905.
113. Very eroded chest tomb, 900mm wide, 1700mm long, 900mm high. East end in hedge. Coped top with signs of lettering, but illegible.
114. Eroded limestone chest, 750mm wide, 1700mmlong. 750mm high. Squared off lyre ends, no words.
115. Very plain slab topped chest, 910mm wide, 1740mm long, 640mm high.
Top slab: SACRED to the memory of ELIZABETH GOULTER wife of JOHN GOULTER Senr. Of this parish who departed this life August 31st 1822 aged (72) years In life beloved in death lamented. Also to the memory of the above
JOHN GOULTER who died Decr. 20th 1835 aged 88 years. Continued.....
(Next line eroded)Also to the memory of (MARY/ MARIA?) wife of Richard ARNOLD of Chipping Sodbury and DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
ELIZABETH AND JOHN GOULTER. SHE DIED FEBRUARY 10TH 18(49) AGED 73 YEARS.
116. Upright stone with curved top and decorated shoulders. 830mm wide, 1300mm high, 65mm thick. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL FRANKCOM of this parish who departed this life February 28th 1851 aged 55 years Also to the memory of
ANN FRANKCOM who departed this life Decr. 27th 1857 aged 71 years.
"Oh Lord my God...." remainder eroded
117. Upright stone, same pattern as 116 - curved top and decorated shoulders. 830mm wide, 1130mm high, 65mm thick. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN FRANKCOM of this parish who departed this life June 29th 1825 aged 80 years. Also of
BETTY wife of the above who departed this life Sept 29th 1823 aged 67 years
We spend our years as a tale that is told. The days of our years are threescore and ten; and if by reason of thy strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off and we fly away.
Psalm 90.
118. Upright stone with large trefoil head, decorated with low relief foliate cross. 700mm wide, 1280mm high, 100mm thick. In affectionate remembrance of
HANNAH wife of MARTIN SHIPP who died Octr. 2nd 1871 aged 62 years. Also of
MARY JANE
daughter of the above MARTIN and HANNAH SHIPP who died Decr. 7th 1872 aged 26 years.
When Christ who is our life shall appear then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
119. Upright stone with pointed top and decorated shoulders 760mm wide, 1400mm high, 70mm thick. Sacred to the memory of
WILLIAM WINBOW of this parish who died August 23rd 1851 aged 58 years.
I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
120. Narrow limestone chest, with toothed decoration on side panels. Very thick top slab. Base 450mm wide, 1330mm long. Top 730mm wide, 1600mm long. Height 920 mm.
S. side, two panels, (a) HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ELNER COOPER WIFE OF JOHN COOPER MINNISTER OF THIS PLACE WHO LEFT THIS LIFE THE 6TH DAY OF MAY 1645 AGED 88.
(b) Blank.
E. end 164/ W. end 1644.
*Bigland.
121. Limestone chest tomb, as 120 and close to it. Base 440mm wide, 1350mm long, top slab 690mm wide, 1610mm long. Height 920mm. Signs of blacking in some letters.
N side two panels, (a) Blank, (b) HERE LYETH THE BODY OF JOHN COOPER ONCE MINNISTER OF THIS PLACE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1644
*Bigland.
W. end, high relief 1644
120& 121 show signs along the adjoining edges of their top slabs of having had iron and lead inserts in the stone - was there originally a frame across the two?
122. Upright stone, 690mm wide, 1200mm high, 70mm thick. Rounded top with decorated shoulder and drapery at top. In memory of
James (Tomson) of this par. Died (15) day of July 1769 aged (50) years. Likewise of
James his son he died 22nd day of November 1785 aged 26 years.
*Bigland.
123. Upright stone, 750mm wide, 2400mm high, 70mm thick. Curved top with decorative shoulders. Sacred to the memory of
ISAAC HOLLOWAY who died July 10th 1874 aged 89 years. Thou art gone to the grave....we will not ... thee...
124. Upright stone, 760mm wide, 1400mm high, 70mm thick. Curved top with decorative shoulders. In affectionate remembrance of
CORNELIUS STINCHCOMBE of Lower Woods who died July the 3rd 1872 aged 61 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Also of FRANCES wife of the said CORNELIUS STINCHCOMBE who died August the 4th 1878 aged 74 years. Her end was peace.
125. Upright stone with rounded top, 630mm wide, 760mm high, 80mm thick.
Limestone with high relief foliage around central cartouche. No words.
126. Upright stone with round top and shoulders. 730mm wide, 1150mm high, 60mm thick, with urn, foliage and drapery in low relief. Very elegant, but badly eroded. Two arched columns, (a) partly eroded, (Hillesley)... 1791(b) Completely lost.
127. Upright stone, shallow rounded top and shoulders. 660mm wide, 930mm high, 55mm thick, with urn, drapery, wreath and bows. Single arched panel:
In memory of JOHN WOOLEY of Chipping Sodbury who died July the 19th 1792 aged 45 years.
Sickness was my portion, Physic was my food
Groans were my devotion, Druggs did me no good
Christ was my......& knew what was best
Pity'd me and gave my body rest.
128. Upright stone, round top sloped shoulders, 640mm wide, 1200mm high, 60mm thick. Eroded and covered in thick lichen. No words.
129. Low upright stone, rounded top, 400mm wide, 700mm high, 80mm thick. Limestone. Very high relief foliage and flowers. No words.
130. Low upright stone with arched top and step shoulders. 700mm wide, 700mm high, 70mm thick. Central 'sunflower' motif in v. high relief. Small swag either side, plain lower panel, no words
131. Low leaning stone, 650mm wide, 700mm high80mm thick. Curved top. Urn and flowers in slightly primitive style, signs of words, but illegible.
132. Tall ashlar chest tomb. 900mm wide, 1780mm long, 1050mm high. Squared baluster corners, eroded and flaking. N. Side, two panels with lightly incised borders. (a) SACRED to the memory of
MARY wife of RICHARD LEMON of this parish who departed this life August 7th 1820 Aged 50 years.
Also of the above RICHARD LEMON who departed this life August 15th 1822 in the 64th year of his life. (b) To the memory of MARY, daughter of the aforesaid
RICHARD AND MARY LEMON who died October 22nd 18(29) Aged (29) years. Also of
ANN LEMON who died April 25th 1852 aged 54 years.
133. Upright stone, slightly curved top, high stepped shoulders. 680mm wide, 1150mm high, 70mm thick. To the memory of
WILLIAM son of STEPHEN and ELIZABETH HICKOX WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE April 4th 1819 aged 23 years.
134. Very eroded limestone chest tomb, right on path edge, 900mm wide, 1800mm long, 880mm high. Very eroded, with square baluster corners and foliate decoration on side panels.
N side, large panel with lightly incised ribbon edging, once blacked in. Small decorated panels at either end, one main central panel. Eroded and lichen covered, appears very fragile. Last sentence only legible: Also in memory of the above named
THOMAS LIMBRICK who died January 19th 1840 in the 85th year of his age.
E. end last lines: ...r 20th 1867 Aged 81 years. Also of JAMES LIMBRICK who died June (24) 18(79) aged (77) years.
S. side, bottom lines only: .....Likewise 4 children by ELIZABETH his wife who were stillborn.
135. Small marble slab, 400mm x 300mm, set into the turf between two yews.
PEGGY MARY DAVIES NEE MANLOVE 1912-1989.
136. Low arched stone, limestone, 850mm wide, 700mm high, 100mm thick with cherub heads and wings, foliage and flowers. Two arched panels below. No words.
137. Arched stone, leaning to west. 800mm wide, 1000mm high, 110mm thick. Swag and bow decoration at top, suspended cameo with rope twist surround. Single lower panel v. badly spalled, words almost totally illegible. (IN MEMORY OF
SAM.... ..... Also in memory of Ann....)
138. Under large shrubby cypress. Well-preserved upright slab. 650mm wide, 900mm high, 50mm thick, with arched top, leaning to east. Thin swag draped over oval 'Sheraton fan' decoration. Single panel below.
In memory of FRANCIS SMART of Alderley who died Nov. 16th 1805 aged 59 years also of
HANNAH his wife who died July 19th 1799 aged 57 years.
139. Under large shrubby cypress. Well-preserved upright slab with round top and shoulders. 660mm wide, 980mm high 90mm thick. Open book carved at centre top, with spiralling foliate flourishes. Closed book at right hand side, snake biting its tail and three flowers at left hand side. Single panel.
In memory of four children of Alexander and Jane Watts of this par.
Who died as follows
Morris Febry. the (18) 1774 Aged 2 weeks
Elizabeth April the 16 1774 Aged 2 years & 6 months
Elizabeth May y 20th 1778 Aged 3 years 7 months
Robert March (22) 1779..............
140. Arch topped upright with shoulders. 640mm wide, 810mm high, 65mm thick. Winged head at centre top supported by branches, books left and right. Single panel with scalloped top.
SACRED to the memory of ELIZABETH wife of ROBERT DAVIS
Of KILCOTT in this parish who depart'd this life [after eleven months of severe illness] on the (25th) Dec 1807 in the (40th) year of her age leaving the above
ROBERT DAVIS and nine dutiful children to lament...remainder buried.
141. Arched upright with slight shoulders. 600mm wide, 700mm high, 70mm thick. Foliate decoration at top, single panel below, half-eroded.
Here liet.. Martha Rouch...... spinster... Daughter of Rob.... Who departed th... ... the (9) day of Janu.... ...... Aged 81 years.
*Bigland.
142. Low arch topped stone, 620mm wide, 500mm high,100mm thick. Limestone with geometric spiral design. Blank panel below. (Panel is inset, as if to receive a plaque)
143. Low arch topped stone, 620mm wide, 500mm high,100mm thick. Limestone with geometric spiral design. Blank panel below. (Panel is inset, as if to receive a plaque)
144. Low arch topped stone, 620mm wide, 500mm high,100mm thick. Limestone with geometric spiral design. Blank panel below. (Panel is inset, as if to receive a plaque)
145. Low arch topped stone, 620mm wide, 500mm high,100mm thick. Very eroded. Limestone with geometric spiral design. Blank panel below. (Panel is inset, as if to receive a plaque)
146. Limestone chest tomb. 800mm wide, 1800mm long, 800mm high. Lyre ends and stylised floral decoration ( possibly intended as rue)
Sides: Plain rectangular panels with shells in corners. Illegible.
Ends: Central oval cartouche, spiral decoration at sides.
147. Limestone chest tomb. 800mm wide, 1800mm long, 800mm high. Lyre ends and stylised floral decoration ( possibly intended as rue) Sides: Plain rectangular panels with shells in corners. Illegible.
Ends: Plain.
148. Limestone chest tomb. 800mm wide, 1800mm long, 800mm high. Lyre ends and stylised floral decoration ( possibly intended as rue)
Sides: Plain rectangular panels with shells in corners. Illegible.
Ends: Oval cartouche with spiral decoration.
149. Low, box - type chest tomb. 900mm wide, 1650mm long, 550mm high. Limestone top slab on limestone blocks with brick base.
S. side, two panels, signs of gesso and blacking in the letters. (a) In memory of
PATIENCE wife of WILLIAM THOMPSON of this parish who died Nov 5th 1781 aged
56 years. Also of the above WILLIAM THOMPSON who..... ....aged 92 years. (b): Also of
ISAAC their son who died in the year 1784 aged 19 years.
*Bigland has the inscription to this point, excluding WILLIAM.
N. side, two panels, (a): In memory of DAVID THOMPSON who died July 5th 1853 aged 61 years. Also of
ANN wife of the above who died March 16th 1878 aged 82 years. (b): In memory of
ELIZABETH MINETT who died July 21st 1883 aged 67 years.
150. Large flat slab between north buttresses of church. Limestone, 900mm wide, 1900mm long. Low relief foliate decoration in top corners.
SACRED
To the memory of John Gunter of Hilfley in this Parish who Died Jany. 6th 1778 Aged 77 Years Alfo of
Ann his wife who Died Oct 27th 1788 aged 85 years. Alfo John fon of the above
John and Ann Gunter Died April 24th 1797 aged 61 years Alfo three of his children who died in their infancy Alfo two other sons of the above John and
Ann Gunter Joseph and William
Joseph died April 5th 1756 aged 17 years
William died June 6th 1789 aged 63 years.
151. Flat slab on low slab base, forming path edge. 920mm wide, 1800mm long, 400mm high. To the memory of
Mary wife of Edmund Rouch of Hillesley
............... who departed this life the 23 of Dec 1763 Aged ... years
Also of (five) of her children who died in their infancy.
*Bigland:
152. Flat slab on blocks. IN MEMORY OF Mary wife of Robert Rouch of Broad Bridge Mill near Alderley died June 9th 1800 aged 61 years. Also of
Robert Rouch who died Febry 27th 1802 aged 70 years.
153. Limestone chest tomb, 750mm wide, 1800mm long, 920mm high. Lyre ends with spiral centres, wreath and drapery around central rectangular panels on sides, and around ovals on ends. S. side, very eroded, Here lieth the body of
M... the (beloved) wife of W(illiam) rest illegible.
*Bigland : Mary Giles
154. Limestone chest tomb against 153. 750mm wide, 1800mm long, 920mm high. Lyre ends with spiral centres, wreath and drapery around central rectangular panels on sides, and around ovals on ends. N side only: Here lieth the body of
William Machin fen.... Who departed this life the 2(2) day of February Anno Domini ...
*Bigland.
155. Plain slab on blocks, 920mm wide, 1800mm long, 300mm high.
In memory of five sons and one daughter of John and Sarah Robertson of
Hillesley Namely John, Thomas, Edward, Samuel, Robert and Hester.
Sons and Daughter
Also 3 grandchildren of the above John and Sarah Robertson
Namely Joseph Frances Deboffe, Edward Dean and Samuel Clark.
In the year of our Lord 1802.
Likewise to the above JOHN ROBERTSON died Febry 27 1809 in the 81st year of his life. Also
SARAH his wife who died Nov 6th 1817 in the 90th year of her life. Also John their son who died Jany 6th 1818 aged 51 years.
156. Slab on slab base, 920mm wide, 2840mm long, 430mm high.
In memory of ANN the wife of JOHN WHEELER who died Sept 17 1783 aged 60 years. Also of
WILLIAM WHEELER grandson of the above who died August the 31st 1872 aged 77 years.
157. Upright stone, leaning to NW. 800mm wide, 650mm high, 100mm thick. Limestone with curved top. Shield and foliage over two arched panels. No words.
158. Upright stone, limestone with curved top. 680mm wide, 650mm high, 100mm thick. Foliage over square panel. No words.
159. Low stone, limestone with curved top 600mm wide, 450mm high, 70mm thick. Completely blank.
160. Upright stone, limestone with curved top, 650mm wide, 700mm high, 90mm thick. Angel head and drapery over double arched cartouche. No words.
161. Low upright stone, limestone, with curved top and shoulders, 680mm wide, 680mm high, 80mm thick. Decorated with urn, swag, and two crossed trumpets. Cartouche surrounded by flourishes. No words.
162. Badly eroded chest tomb. 900mm wide, 1800mm long, 600mm high. Plain chest tomb with rustic corners, words on all sides and top, mostly illegible.
N. side, two panels, signs of gesso and blacking in the letters,
(a) In memory of.............IAM ROBERTSON .....who died the ....
(b) ALSO OF SAMUEL son of the aforesaid who died 21 September 1802 aged 2 years also of two other children who died in their infancy.
S. side panel (b) ..fo of .... Clarke of Vilner Farm Thornbury who died April 17th 1885 Aged 59 years. Her end was peace.
163. Plain chest tomb, 890mm wide, 1790mm long, 650mm high, with coped top and rustic corners. S. side. Two panels, (a) Sacred to the memory of
HANNAH wife of WILLIAM LIMBRICK of this parish (Yeoman) who died March 15th 1821 Aged 54 years. Cheer'd with this pleasing hope we safely trust ... .... From the dust. (b) In memory of
JOHN, son of the said WILLIAM and HANNAH LIMBRICK who died March 12th 1838 aged 2(3) years. Also
JOSEPH son of the said WILLIAM LIMBRICK by SARAH his second wife who died March 2nd 1841 aged 5 years and 11 Mths.
W. end. Underneath this tomb lieth the remains of WILLIAM LIMBRICK
of this parish yeoman who died June 18th 1849 aged 60 years
N. side. Sacred to the memory of SARAH second wife of the aforesaid WILLIAM LIMBRICK who died October 27th 1857 aged 5(8) years. Also
MARY daughter of WILLIAM AND SARAH..... who died December (25) ... aged 17 years.
164. In the centre of a spreading box bush, a square base for a cross, 500mmx500mm.
Our dear child WILLIAM HENRY Son of WILLIAM. T and ADELAIDE. M
DICKINSON. Died March 9 1880 aged 4 years.
165. Large plain chest tomb with coped top. 900mm wide, 1850mm long, 900mm high, with square corner pillars. Lightly incised fans in the corners of the panels. S. side, two panels, Panel (a) only: Sacred to the memory of
MARY wife of DANIEL BROOKS of Upton in this parish Maltster who died April 26th 1829 aged 38. Also of her two infant twins who died as follows:
JAMES TIPPETT July 7th 1829 aged 15 weeks
MARY TIPPETT July 12th 1829 aged 15 weeks and 5 days.
Why should we mourn for those who ... in peace
Whose quiet souls enjoy eternal rest
Beyond the reach of woe they soar above
Safe in the arms of everlasting love.
166. Flat topped chest tomb, 850mm wide, 1750mm long, 850mm high, with square baluster corners.
S. side, two panels, (a) Sacred to the memory of DANIEL BENNETT [OF THIS PARISH YEOMAN] WHO DIED Febry 12th 1821 aged 43 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
(b) ALSO to the memory of RICHARD BENNETT son of the aforesaid DANIEL BENNETT who died January the 23rd 1870 aged 66 years.
167. Plain chest tomb, flat top, 920mm wide, 1830mm long, 650mm high.
S. side. In memory of MARY ILES Daughter of WILLIAM and ELIZABETH ILES of Saddlewood in this parish who departed this life April 28th 1828 aged 39 years.
N. side. In memory of DOROTHY ARKELL ILES Daughter of WILLIAM and
ELIZABETH ILES of Saddlewood in this parish who departed this life June 24th 1851 aged 6(4) years.
168. Plain low coped top tomb, 850mm wide, 2000mm long, 600mm high.
S. slope: JESSE LEWIS DIED APRIL 8TH 1813 AGED 45 YEARS.
169. Upright stone with arched top. 600mm wide, 1000mm high, 80mm thick. Very badly eroded. In loving memory
.............WATTS ..........15 1870.
170. Upright stone, 750mm wide, 1100mm high, 70mm thick, curved top with shoulders. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE WITHERS WIFE OF GEORGE WITHERS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 17TH 1852 AGED 52 YEARS. ALSO OF
SARAH MATTHEWS MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVR. 8TH 1852 AGED 89 YEARS
THROUGH GREAT TRIBULATION WE ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
ALSO OF THE ABOVE GEORGE WITHERS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 17TH 1874 AGED 72 YEARS.
STONES SET ON TOP OF THE CHURCHYARD WALL
From NW gate:
1. Arched top with shoulders, 530mm wide, 800mm long, 50mm thick. Face down.
2. Broken slab, 530mm wide, 660mm long, 50mm thick. GM 1852, GW
1874.
3. Broken slab 540mm wide, 520mm long, 60mm thick. WH 1819 Psalm 102, ver 23.
4. Broken slab with shoulders - top arch removed. (AG)
5. Slab 530mm wide, 570mmlong, 60mm thick. TC 1808
6. Blank cut slab 530mm x 560mm x 70mm
7. Blank broken slab 510mm x 550mm x 50mm.
8. Broken slab 520mm wide, 630mm long, 60mm thick. (RM original of Daniel Stinchcombe of Horton)
DS 1834.
Farewell dear wife my life is past
To thee so long my love did last
Therefore for me no sorrow take
But love my ten children for my sake.
JS 1854
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
9. Broken slab 480mm x 480mm x 50mm. CS 18... FS 18...
10. Complete stone 470mm wide, 960mm long, 50mm thick. WN 1811, RN 1811,
WN
1854. Verse, but illegible.
11. Cut and broken stone 460mm x 370mm x 50mm. MW 1803.
12. Cut and broken stone with shoulders remaining. 450mm wide, 450mm long, 50mm
thick. MI 1855, AI 1814, HI 1824, TI 1826,
HM 1844. ( RM this is original of Moses Iles)
13. Slab 480mm wide, 450mm long, 50mm thick. RC, AA
14. Slab 480mm wide, 430mm long, 70mm thick JW 1864, KW 1866.
LOOSE STONES:
1. Currently leaning against tomb 87: 680mm wide, 100mm high, 50mm thick. 19th century style upright stone with arched top and large shoulders. Leaning face down and immovable, appears to be for
'William.... of this parish.'
2. Currently leaning against south outside wall of baptistry: a) Upright with curved top 530mm wide, 600mm high 60mm thick.
M + C 1773
Farewell my father and my mother
My brothers and my sisters dear
Don't weep for me whilft I lie here
I must lie here 'till God doth call
There is a day fet for us all.
b) Upright stone, Incised with swag across top curve. 460mm wide, 580mm high, 50mm thick.
Morris Elizabeth & Elizabeth & Robert Watts. (See grave no. 139)
3. Currently stacked at rear of graveyard:
a) Plain stone, curved top. 460mm x 580mm x 80mm. JW 1791.
b) 545mm x 580mm x 80mm. SARAH ANN ILES 1791
Reader forbear nor shed one ... tear,
Her soul fled, her body now lies here.
.................. shall put on
................. from God's eternal son
.................shall separate the pall
................shall crown the waking ...all
c) Small broken stone 400mm x 400mm x 70mm. (I) R
d) Plain stone, curved top 460mm x 580mm x 80mm
+
WPH 1874
JPH 1858
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