Hawkesbury Local History Society

Monuments contained within St Mary the Virgin Hawkesbury

 a survey carried out in 1999 by Rebecca Ireland

 

in addition to this excellent detailed study are links to points and persons of interest only practical on a web page.

 

my thanks to Ronda Wicks for the transcription of this document

 

Some definitions to get you started:      

ANNO DOMINI = In the year ANNOQ. DOM. = In the year AETATIS SUAE = At the age of ,Ao. D’NI = ANNO DOMINI ,HSE = Here lyeth the body of, LXXVI =76                                   

 

 

Cross referenced, where possible, to ‘Historical, Monumental and Genealogical Collections Relative to the County of Gloucester’ by Ralph Bigland 1794.

 

Conventions used: brackets to indicate obscure or uncertain items, broken lines to indicate missing sections, underlining to indicate ligature 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.

 

N.B. Inscriptions have been copied verbatim, thus those dated prior to 1753 will refer to the Marian year, which ran from March 25th, not from January 1st.

 

notes in ( notes ) brackets are based on research  information and  B,D,M register's

 

Flat stones set in the Chancel floor, beginning at the east end, against the south wall.

 

  1. Huge slab, eleven feet long, right against the south wall, at the eastern end, clearly once inlaid with a brass, although all that remains now are the rivet and the recess in which it was set. The outline shows a mitered figure, holding a crosier with a rounded and knopped head, and the outline of a possible dedicatory scroll at shoulder level. The top half of the slab is in the form of window tracery. From the style of the robes indicated it is likely to be late 14th to early 15th century (later clerics were depicted in mass vestments). It has been suggested that the tomb may be that of Thomas UPTON, Abbot of Pershore, elected 1379, died 1413 (Abbots of Pershore were mitered).

 

  1. Against the sanctuary step, immediately to the north of number 1. a plain slab set in the floor. Here lyeth the body of John FRANKCOM who departed this life 2nd day of January 1728 aged 51 years. Here also lyeth the body of Margaret, his wife the daughter of Thomas WORKMAN of Tresham, gent. She departed this life the 19 February 1757 aged 74 years. *Bigland has the inscription at this point. And also John son of John and Margaret who died 21 July 1762(?)  Further writing but the step is laid over it.

 

  1. Plain slab, immediately north of 2. Here lyeth the body of John FRANKCOM of Tresham who died the 16 of January 1764 aged 25 years. *Bigland has the inscription to this point. And also Sarah, wife of John FRANKCOM ….. (Letters illegible)(Sarah nee Sargent was born 1739 died 1799 aged 60) And of Elizabeth FRANKCOM their daughter who died the 24th of June 1851 aged … remainder under step.( Sarah was buried 29 July 1831)

 

  1. Slab to north of 3. Surface broken and almost completely destroyed … Elizabeth and Catherine …………. mother. (possibly JENKINSON?)

 

  1. Oak reading desk, largely on top of 4. In remembrance of William Alfred HARFORD and Beata May his wife from their daughters.

 

  1. Plain slab in floor at the west end of 1, immediately to the north. Here lyeth Richard son of Thomas WORKMAN of this parish physsytian who was buried TE  9th day of August 1690. *Bigland

 

  1. Plain slab immediately north of 6. Here lyeth Bridget the wife of Thomas WORKMAN of this parish Gent, who was buryed the 28 day of March Ao. D’NI 1674 *Bigland

 

  1. Plain slab to the north of 7. HSE Amelia JENKINSIN late wife of the Most Honourable Charles JENKINSON Esq.

 

  1. Immediately west of 2. Plain slab. Here lyeth Richard son of Thomas WORKMAN of this parish who was buried the 21 day of August 1694.

 

  1. Immediately north of 9. Here resteth the body of Thomas WORKMAN, gent. Son of this John WORKMAN of Seddlewood, gent. Who departed this life the 12 day of October ANNO DOMINI 1717 AETATIS SUAE 25.

Here also resteth the body of Anne SYMONS, wife of William SYMONS daughter of John WORKMAN, gent. She departed this life July the First ANNO DOMINI …. Aged 26 years. *Bigland

 

  1. Immediately north of 10. Here resteth the body of John WORKMAN late of Seddlewood, gent. Who departed this life the 23rd day of January ANNO DOMINI 1717 AETATIS SUAE 50.

Here also lyeth the body of Anne, the wife of this John WORKMAN, gent. Who dyed Decem. the first 1734, aged 66. *Bigland

 

  1. Immediately north of 11. Under this slab was interred the body of Thomas WORKMAN, late of Tresham, gent. Who departed this life the 12 day of November and was buried the 15 day of the same month Anno Dom. 1694 AUTATIS SUAE 61. *Bigland
  2. Immediately north of 12. here lyeth the body of Elizabeth WORKMAN widow of Tresham who departed this life the 21 day of July 1724.

 

  1. Immediately west of 13. Here lyeth the body of Penelope THYNNE, of this parish, spinster, who departed this life the 3 day of January in the LXXVI year of her age, ANNOQ DOM. 1709. *Bigland

 

  1. West and slightly south of 14. Here lies interred the body of Richard THYNNE of this parish, gent. Who departed this life the XXI day of November, Ano. Dom. 1704 Aetatis Suae 81. *Bigland

 

  1. South side of 15. Here lyeth the body of Elizabeth, the wife of Richard THYNNE, of this parish, gent. Who ended this life the 8th day of April, Anno Dom. 1680. *Bigland.

 

Also listed by Bigland but not yet sighted:

Here lyeth the body of Elianor POYNTZ, widd. Late wife of Joseph POYNTZ, gent. Whoe ended this life the 5 day of September An. Dom. 1699.

Here lyeth the body of Francis THYNNE, gent. Of this parish who departed this life on the 20th day of January Anno Dom. 1670.

 

 

Monuments on the chancel walls, beginning on the north wall, east of the arch, and working clockwise:

 

  1. Carved pink marble wall tablet in classical style, just to E. of chancel arch. Arms: Argent, a bend engrailed between two fire balls proper. ERECTED To the memory of Matthew SYMONDS of this parish, gent. and Elizabeth his wife. He left only one daughter Barbara married to William  MOUNTJOY Junr. Of Biddeston in the county of Wilts. Gent.

 

He}                              {June y 3rd }                             {Aet. 65

            Died                                         1719

She}                            {Nov y 2nd.}                            (Aet. 63

            *Bigland.

 

  1. Beneath 1. a small plain white tablet. This tablet was placed in affectionate memory of Louisa, Viscountess MAIDSTONE, 1849-1932. Daughter of Sir George Samuel JENKINSON, Eleventh Baronet, and of his wife Emily Sophia LYSTER. By her great niece Elizabeth Deborah DREYFUS and her great nephew Sir Anthony Banks JENKINSON Thirteenth Baronet.

 

  1. Parallel with 1, plain white marble tablet above priest’s door. IN MEMORY OF SIR ROBERT BANKS JENKINSON K.G. SECOND EARL OF LIVERPOOL BORN JUNE 8TH 1770. THIS EMINENT MINISTER ENTERED PUBLIC SERVICE EARLY IN LIFE AND WAS, DURING THE LIFETIME OF HIS FATHER, SUMMONED TO THE HOUSE OF LORDS AS BARON HAWKESBURY. ON THE ASSASSINATION OF MR. PERCIVAL IN 1812 HE WAS APPOINTED TO THE OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER, WHICH OFFICE HE HELD FOR A LONG AND GLORIOUS PERIOD WITHOUT INTERRUPTION UNTIL 1827 WHEN BY A PARALYTIC SEIZURE THE COUNTRY WAS DEPRIVED OF HIS SERVICES. HE DIED WITHOUT ISSUE IN DECEMBER 1828 AND WAS BURIED IN THE VAULT BENEATH.

HE MARRIED 1ST LADY LOUISA THEODORA HARVEY 3RD DAUGHTER OF THE BISHOP OF DERRY 1ST EARL OF BRISTOL. SHE DIED IN 1821. AND 2ND MARY, DAUGHTER OF CHARLES CHESTER, ESQ. FORMERLY BAGOT, BROTHER OF THE 1ST LORD BAGOT. SHE DIED IN 1846. HE WAS SUCCEEDED BY HIS HALF BROTHER SIR CHARLES CECIL COPE JENKINSON 3RD, EARL OF LIVERPOOL. BORN IN 1781 DIED IN OCTOBER 1831 WITHOUT ISSUE MALE WHEN THE EARLDOM BECAME EXTINCT AND THE BARONETCY PASSED TO HIS COUSIN SIR CHARLES JENKINSON 1OTH BARONET. HE DIED WITHOUT ISSUE MALE IN MARCH AND WAS SUCCEEDED YB HIS NEPHEW SIR GEORGE SAMUEL JENKINSON THE PRESENT AND 11TH BARONET BY WHOM A LAPSE OF 30 YEARS THIS TABLET IS ERECTED AS A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT AND REGARD TO THE MEMORY OF THE 2ND EARL.

 

  1. To the east of 3 and above Easter Sepulchre. Very large wall tablet, draped with a canopy suspended from a coronet. Arms: azure, on a fess wavy or, a cross pattee gules, in chief two etoiles of the first. Crest, a sea horse assurgent or, maned azure, supporting a cross pattee gules.

In memory of Sir Robert JENKINSON Bart. Who departed this life August 8, in the year of our Lord 1766 in the 46th year of his age. He was eldest son of Sir Robert Banks JENKINSON Bart. by Catharine his wife, third daughter of Sir Robert DASHWOOD, of Northwood in the county of Oxford, Bart. He married Mary, the daughter of Sir Jonathon COPE, Bart., but left no issue; yet let his name be preserved to posterity for his filial piety, his conjugal love and fraternal affection, and all those virtues which best adorn the honest English Gentleman and sincere Christian. Fortified with these he bore with patience a long and painful illness until he resigned his soul, with faith and confidence, into the Hands of his Creator. Disdain not, reader! What from too high a veneration for more glaring and ostentatious characters, thou mayest be taught to think a very humble encomium, for remember that purity of heart and integrity of manners, will receive the truest praise at the last day from Him who is the supreme judge of all virtue and merit, and who alone can assign them their due reward. *Bigland.

 

  1. To the east again, a large rectangular cream marble wall tablet with a wreath in the center. This monument is erected by GEORGE BANKS JENKINSON 12th Baronet in affectionate remembrance of his father, GEORGE SAMUEL JENKINSON 11th Baronet. Formerly in the Rifle Brigade and then Captain in the 8th Hussars. High Sheriff for the County of Gloucester 1862 and MP for North Wilts. 1860-1885. Died at Eastwood, in this County Jan 19th 1892 aged 74 years, and is buried in the family vault, St. George’s Church, Falfield.                         And of his mother EMILY SOPHIA eldest daughter of ANTHONY LYSTER Esqre. Of Stillorgan Co. Dublin who died Feb. 23rd 1892 aged 65 also buried in Falfield.                                                                                                                And in honour of his eldest son JOHN BANKS JENKINSON, Captain the Rifle Brigade, who was serving on the staff as Brigade Major when killed at Vendresse and is buried at Vendresse. Mentioned in dispatches, served with the Mounted Infantry through the South African War. Queen’s Medal and five Clasps. Subsequently Adjutant Mounted Infantry in Egypt. Passed through Staff College 1911. Following year CSO Eastern Command. Became Brigade Major in 1913 to the 3rd Infantry Brigade (1st Division). Married 1907 JOAN, only daughter of Col. HILL, CB of Wollaston, Northants. Who survives him and by whom he leaves two children. A daughter aged 6 years and a son ANTHONY BANKS aged 2 years.

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He was a God fearing, an honourable gentleman and a gallant soldier.

RIP

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”

 

  1. North wall of sanctuary, at corner with east wall. Fragment of tombstone (set in with modern mortar) Angel head in high relief.  … yeth the bodies …May and of E… (W)ife who depa… *Bigland. John MAY, January 1731 aged 83 and Esther his wife 25 December 1747 aged 80. This stone is listed as being in the graveyard in Bigland’s time. 

 

  1. South wall of sanctuary, east end, facing 5 & 6. To the memory of SIR CHARLES JENKINSON 10th Baronet who died in Paris March 15th 1855 in his 77th year and to the memory of his wife KATHERINE, daughter of WALTER CAMPBELL of Islay who died in Paris Feb. 1855. Their bodies rest in the family vault beneath the Chancel of this Church. Sir Charles and his wife were the last two members of the Jenkinson family to be buried in St. Mary’s, Hawkesbury. This monument is erected to their memory by Sir Charles’ great niece, AUGUSTA, VISCOUNTESS MAIDSTONE.

 

  1. South wall of Chancel, Memorial window, wooden cross and marble tablet: This cross marked the grave at Vendresse France of Captain John Banks JENKINSON killed in action at the battle of Aisne 14th Sept 1914. It was brought to England in 1924 by his wife JOAN who erected the window above and requested the cross be placed here after her death. She died 13th Dec 1964 and this tablet is put here in lving memory of their parents by Anthony Banks JENKINSON 13th Baronet and Elizabeth Deborah DREYFUS widow of Henry DREYFUS Dsc.

 

  1. Pendant white marble cartouche mounted on gray marble tablet. In memory of George Banks JP.DL. for the County of Gloucester. Born May 10th 1851 Died June 5th 1915 at Eastwood Falfield. His wife Madeline has placed this tablet to his memory. Those that knew him and many that knew him not were the better that he lived. “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Is. XL. 31.  Tiny scroll addendum: Madeline JENKINSON passed from darkness into light 4th Feb 1922.

 

  1. Very large rectangular white marble wall tablet, with small rectangular tablet as an addendum below it, between two supporting brackets.                               Tablet a) Sacred to the memory of Charles, Earl of Liverpool, who during the long and eventful reign of George the Third filled various and important offices of trust and responsibility in the state.

 

 Descended from an ancient and respectable family long resident at Walcot near Chartbury in the county of Oxford he saw, when very young, its then representative obliged to alienate the family mansion and a considerable portion of the estate. By his talents industry and exertion during the course of a long and successful life he raised himself to the dignity of the peerage first as Baron Hawkesbury, of Hawkesbury, in the County of Gloucester, and afterwards as the Earl of Liverpool and he had the happiness of transmitting these honors (together with the Baronetage and the remainder of the family estate to which he had succeeded in 1790) to his posterity. 

 

As a statesman he will long be remembered for the many important publick measures which he originated, more especially those which had for their object the improvement of the navigation and commerce of Great Britain. As an author he acquired the greatest celebrity from 1st. His discourse on the establishment of a National and Constitutional force in England in 1756. 2nd. A discourse on the conduct of Great Britain in respect to neutral nations in 1758. 3rd. A treatise on the coins of the realm in a letter to the King in 1805. The last two of these treatises are universally considered as standard books on the important subjects to which they relate and afford proofs of extensive reading sound principals and deep thinking never surpassed in any works on political law or political economy.        It was possible for a publick servant so situated and so distinguished not to feel a strong and sincere attachment to the gracious sovereign in whose service he continued upwards of forty years, and in the last years of his life he had the opportunity of expressing his feelings to that beloved sovereign in the dedication of his treatise on the coin of the realm.

 

He was twice married. First to Amelia, daughter of William WATTS esq. Formerly governor of Fort William in Bengal. She died in 1770. By her he had one son, Robert Banks JENKINSON born June the 8th 1770 who succeeded him in his titles and estates. Secondly, to Catherine, daughter of Sir Cecil BISHOPP Bart. and widow of Sir Charles COPE Bart. by whom he had one son and one daughter. Charles Cecil Cope born May 29th 1784 and Charlotte. Married to the Hon James Walter GRIMSTON, now Earl of Verulam, born June 8th 1783.  

                                        

                            Born May 16th 1729                   Died December 17th 1808

 

Tablet b) Near this place reposeth the body of AMELIA JENKINSON first wife of the Right Honourable CHARLES JENKINSON, now LORD HAWKESBURY. She was the eldest daughter of WILLIAM WATTS Esq. President of the Council of Fort William in Bengal at that memorable period  

when the Arms of Great Britain first acquired an Ascendency in India. She was born in 1750; she was married in 1769; she died, alas! On the 7th day of June 1770 after having given Birth to her only Child, the Honourable ROBERT BANKS JENKINSON, M.P.

 

Hence, Adulation! To proud sculpture fly.

Nor wound this honest marble with a lie;

The truth she lov’d inscribe her gentle dust,

Which almost blushes yet at Praise, though just.

Of Symmetry, the coldest breath to charm,

Of Modesty, to check a Wish too warm;

Of manners soft, by Elegance refin’d,

Nature’s pure Gift, with not an Art combin’d:

O’er every Gesture, all she look’d, or said,

Propriety its happy Polish shed;

In her soft Converse cheerfully sedate,

Joy assum’d wings, and Grief forgot its Weight.

Superior to the World, on Life’s gay Stage,

She lived, a Heav’n – born Pattern to the Age!

 

 

  1. Small brass plaque mounted on marble, on S wall chancel below 10. In memory of their ancestors buried in the Chancel and of Louisa Blanche the beloved wife of Cecil George Saville FOLJAMBE of Cockglode Notts. Who died 7 Oct 1871 aged 29 and is laid with her 2nd son in the vault at Scofton. This brass is erected by her husband and his mother, the senior surviving representatives of Charles Cecil COPE 3rd and last Earl of Liverpool who died Oct 1851 aged 67 and was buried at Buxted Sussex leaving, by Julia Evelyn MEDLEY his wife, sole dau. and heir of Sir George Aug. Wm. Shuckburgh EVELYN Bart. three daus. and co-heirs of whom the eldest died without issue and the second is Selina Charlotte VISCOUNTESS MILTON the mother of the above named Cecil G.S. FOLJAMBE.

 

 

In the south aisle Chancel (Chalkley Chancel), on the east wall below the window:

 

A small brass plaque: In loving memory of Marianne Catharine BOOTHBY who departed this life Dec 22nd. 1884 aged 84 years of age and whose mortal remain lie in Algarkirk in the county of Lincoln. This window was placed here and this chapelry restored by her son and grand-daughter William Henry and Antonia Rafaela BOOTHBY.

 

Stones in the South Aisle floor

 

  1. In the floor below Chalkley Chancel sanctuary step: UNDER THIS STONE ARE INTERRED THE REMAINS OF JOHN RYLAND LATE VICAR OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1725 IN THE 41 YEAR OF HIS WAY. AND ALSO THE BODY OF ANNE, WIFE OF JOHN RYLAND VICAR WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANY 17 1723/4                                      UNDDER THIS STONE ARE INTERRED THE BODIES OF ANNE AND THOMAS DAUGHTER OF JOHN RYLAND AND ANNE HIS WIFE. ANNE WAS BURIED MAY TE 26 1714 THOMAS JULY TE 26 1718.

 

  1. In Chalkley Chancel floor: Francis JOBBINS Esq. Obiit Jan 22 1784. Thomas CURTIS, Esq. Obiit. April 4 1784.                                                                     Also here lie the remains of Jane JOBBINS, the wife of Francis JOBBINS, who died June 27, 1791 aged 60. *Bigland has the inscription to this point. Also of Mrs Susanna FRANCKLYN, born at Maidstone in Kent March 1739 died at Bath June 1817, sister of the above Jane JOBBINS.                                                               

 

NB Bigland records NICHOLAS STINCHCOMBE 5 JULY 1693 AND THOMAS STINCHCOMBE, 22 FEBRUARY 1689, both on flat stones in Chalkley Chancel, which are currently covered by the organ.

 

 

Monuments on the south wall of the south aisle

 

  1. Large wall tablet between two south aisle windows. In a vault near this monument are deposited the remains of Thomas CURTIS Esq. who died at Bath April 4 1784 aged 45. He was zealous in Christian faith and practice Engaged in no profession he found employment in doing good. He superintended private and public charities and promoted the institution of societies for the improvement of science and the arts. In private life he was distinguished by every amiable and domestic virtue. The excellence of his character is impressed upon the memory of his friends. But that this record may kindle emulation and excite others to go and do likewise.     Also in the same vault are deposited the remains of his widow Ann CURTIS who died at Bath Jan 5th . 1798 aged 60. Innocent in life, engaging in manners, diffident of her abilities, but by her conduct giving proof of prudence and sound judgement. She lived and died affectionately beloved by her family and friends and esteemed by all who knew her.

 

  1. Large marble wall tablet, on east side of south door, partially covering signs of an old opening – probably the squint from the first floor of the south porch. Daniel ESTBURY, Gent. Died Sept 4th . 1788. Mary ESTBURY his daughter died Dec 14th . 1782. *Bigland has the inscription to this point. Sarah his daughter, wife of Thomas PARTRIDGE esq. died March 20th 1802. Thomas PARTRIDGE died March 23rd 1811. On a lower tablet. This monument is erected in the memory of Thomas ESBURY son of Daniel ESBURY of this parish Gent. He was a dutiful son, a sincere friend and a good Christian. He died August 28th . 1766. Also of Sarah ESBURY wife of the said Daniel ESBURY who died December the 8th . 1766. Also of Grace FORDER sister of the said Grace ESBURY who died January the 19th 1766. *Bigland

 

  1. Marble wall tablet, large cartouche with signs of garland (now missing), directly over south door. Arms, on a Cross engrailed between four Pheons, a Rose of the Field for JOBBINS. Sacred to the memory of Mary, wife of Mr. John JOBBINS who was buried May 24 1754 Aged52. Also of  John JOBBINS their son who was buried June 2d 1743 Aged 19. Also of Mary JOBBINS their daughter who was buried April 13 1752 aged 24. *Bigland

 

  1. Marble cameo, slightly to west of south door. Erected to the memory of John PURNELL of the City of Bristol Merchant who departed this life 31st of March 1791 aged 60 years.     Also of Elizabeth his wife who died 26th . Decr. 1768.      And of William PURNELL their son who died in his infancy. **See also tomb in churchyard.

 

In the Baptistery (West end of South aisle)

 

  1. In the south west corner, a large chest tomb, carved and painted, surrounded by railings. Arms: argent, a chevron ermines between three wolves heads erased sable, for COSYN, impaling, or, a bend azure for TRYE Dedicated to the memory of Edward COSYN esq. of Hillsley, in this Parish, Lord of the Mannor of .Charley in the County of Leicester, who departed this Life the 20th. Day of February, Anno Dom. 1689, aetatis suae 88 who marryed Frances, eldest daughter of William TRYE, Esq. of Hardwick in this County.  *Bigland

 

  1. Parallel to 1, to north side, 1.9m long, 90cm wide. Flat stone with decorative corners set in floor, heavily eroded and recently smashed. Sarah Maria COLE. Surrounding slabs have black marble lozenges inset, with a pair of initials in each. From the south wall: HC 1756, FC 1768, EC 1762, WC 1773, SC 1797, at the foot of the main slab PC 1802.

 

  1. Monument on West wall, to North of Baptistery window Arms: a Bull within a Bordure charged with eight Roundels for COLE; impaling Gules, a Chevron Ermine, between three Pheons Argent, for ARNOLD. Crest, a demi Dragon.    Sacred to the memory of Harry COLE, Son of the Rev. Mr. Potter COLE and Sarah his wife, who departed this Life June 12, 1756, aged 15 years. Also of Elizabeth COLE their daughter, who died March 16 1762 aged 23 years. Also of Frances COLE their daughter who died May 15th 1768 aged 16 years. Also of William COLE their son, who died Sept. 10 1773, aged 30 years. And also of Sarah COLE their daughter who died Aug 20 1786, aged 48 years. *Recorded by Bigland to this point.                                                                                          Sarah COLE died April 25th. 1797 in the 84th Year of her age. She was the mother of the above named five children the loss of whom she bore with patient and Christian like resignation to the will of God.  On a newer tablet: Here also lie the remains of the Revd. POTTER COLE MA who died March 24th, 1802 in the 97th Year of his age. He was 75 years vicar of this parish and passed his long life in the practice of every Christian duty. He was ready to relieve the wants of the widow and fatherless and the poor of his own and neighbouring parishes were almost daily partakers of his bounty.

 

  1. Half buried upright gravestone against west wall, directly under baptistery window. Here lyeth the body of Leah, wife of Nicholas HORWOOD who departed … the … day of April 1675. (?)  *Bigland: Here lyeth the body of Leah wife of Nicholas HORWOOD who departed this life the eighth day of April 1675.

 

Stones in the western cross aisle (South door to North door)

 

  1. Stone incised with capitals TT 1766, SE 1766, G ….

 

  1. Stone incised with capitals DT 1780, ME 1784, W..P

 

  1. Flat gravestone: HERE RESTETH THE BODY OF THOMAS WESTON OF HILLESLEY, SURGEON, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 12TH. DAY OF NOVEMBER 1716. *Bigland

 

  1. Lozenge incised with capitals  IJ 1754 ….J 1743.

 

  1. Flat gravestone: Sacred to the memory of John PINC  … who died August …. In the 88th year of his life. Also of Ruth his wife who died 17th, 1786 in the 84th year of her life.  *Probably PINCOT pr PINCKOT

 

Monuments on the north wall of the Nave beginning at the west end

 

  1. Marble wall tablet with coat of arms: on a fess between six billets three roses. Crest. A Sheep. Before this place lie interred the body of Mrs. Barbara WASTFIELD who was buried Nov. 3 1666. Mrs Anne WASTFIELD who was buried May 30 1709. Mr Richard WASTFIELD who was buried June 5 1716 aged 85 years. Mr Richard WASTFIELD who was buried Nov. 3 1738 aged 77 years. Mr John WOOLVIN who was buried Nov. 30 1739 aged 42 years. *Bigland

 

  1. Very large wall tablet, totally covering N. wall squint from porch stairs. Arms: Per pale three suns. Crest a demi lion rampant holding a mullet (spur rowel, not fish). Near this place lie the remains of James CLEARE Esq. who died April 2, 1790 aged 62 years. *Bigland.

 

Bigland records MARY, WIFE OF WILLIAM RICE, JAN 29 1763 AGED 62.ROBERT, SON OF WILLIAM AND MARY RICE , JUNE 8, 1762 AGED 32, WILLIAM RICE APRIL 24 1778 AGED 73. All on a flat stone in the nave, not yet found.