Norfolk Epitaphs:Hevingham memorial inscriptions

The memorial inscriptions in the church, war memorial & churchyard at Hevingham Sts Mary & Botolph in north east Norfolk

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Recorded in clockwise sequence

C001 [Brass plate on wall at foot of tower] Bell ropes/ presented by Joy/ in memory of/ her loving mum/ Elsie GIBSON/ February 1995

C002 [Ledger in floor of tower] Here lieth ye body of John WALKER/ junior, sonn of John WALKER senior/ who died 23 of Oct 1683/ and the year of his age 28

C003 [Very worn ledger in floor of tower] To the memory of/ [Phillis] wife of/ [Charles]      WILKINSON [or WILKERSON] April ye 13 [1739]

C004 [Ledger in floor of tower] Here lieth ye body/ of Augustine MONSEY/ who dyed ye 15 day of/ May he was aged 23/ yeare 1684

C005 [Ledger to north side of altar] Here remain ye body’s of/ the Reverend/ William HEYLETT/ and Hannah his wife who died/ the VIII day Jan MDCLXXXXIIII/ and he died ye XVIII day of Sept/ MDCCXX/ He was rector of this parish/ LXI years/ aged LXXXXII/ all his life was very much beloved/ and his death was much lamented/ by his parishioners

C006 [Brass plate on screen behind altar table] The gift of/ Caroline Savill MARSHAM/ of Rippon Hall/ AD 1886 [Buried 30 Aug 1893 aged 73 years]

C007 [Ledger to south of altar] Here lieth the mortal part of/ George Rodwell ALDERSON/ who was for 12 years/ preserv’d in Jesus Christ and called/ with joy unspeakable and full of glory/ into the presence of/ Jehovah his covenant God/ on the 23rd day of July 1804/ also of/ Mary/ wife of Joseph ALDERSON clk/ who died Novbr 25th 1824/ aged 69/ her price was far above rubies/ also of Joseph ALDERSON clk/ 45 years rector of this parish/ a sinner/ saved by grace through faith/ he died 11th of January 1833/ aged 71/ Jane/ relict of Joseph ALDERSON/ died 24th June 1833 aged 36 years

C008 [Ledger in Choir] Here lieth/ the mortal part of/ John HYRON/ (grand-son of/ the Revd Willm HEYLETT)/ buried the 7th day of Decbr/ 1762/ aged 84 years/ In honesty and integrity/ excelled by none/ equalled but by few/ This stone was erected to his memory/ by John SMITH his kinsman & executor

C009 [Ledger in Choir] Here lie the remains/ of/ Alice HITT [or HILL?]/ formerly of King’s Lynn/ who died April 8th 1811/ aged 67 years

C010 [Brass plate on south wall of Choir] In loving memory of/ John Hare BEEVOR MA/ rector of this parish 1889 – 1908/ fourth son of Sir Thomas BEEVOR baronet/ born at Hingham 1 June 1861/ died at Hoveton St Peter 27 February 1914/ By his efforts the roof of the church/ was restored to its original design/ and the ringer’s gallery was his gift

C011 [Ledger by door in south wall of Choir] Here lye the bodies of William/ HEYLETT junr & William his son/ the son & grandson of William/ HEYLETT minister of this parish/ The father deceased Decembr 9th 1699 the son deceased 27th Decembr 1699/ Posuit/ conius & mater Ma HEYLETT vid/ here also lieth ye body of Mary/ the wife of ye above and William/ Heylett She died Sept ye 9th 1735/ aged 68 years

C012 [Ledger in Choir] Here rests/ in hope of a joyful resurrection/ the mortal part of/ John SMITH/ son of/ Hammond SMITH/ by Mary his wife/ grand daughter of/ the Revd Willm HEYLETT/ rector of this parish/ who was chief constable/ of South Erpingham Hundred/ and died a bachelor/ the 28th day of Janry 1781/ in the 58th year of his age/ These lines were not designed to praise the dead/ but to admonish those by whom they’re read/ what e’er his failings were let them alone/ employ thy utmost care to mend thy own/ let him that’s free from sin first cast a stone [A similar wording found on the grave of Peter Clarke at Worsted (1835?) is said to be a warning against gossiping]

C013 [Ledger in Choir] In memory of/ Margaretta/ the daughter of/ Thomas MARSHAM/ of Stratton/ who died the 8th day of August/ 1779/ in the 74th year of her age

C014 [Ledger in Nave] Here lieth ye body of Thomas/ SCRAMLER Gen who was buried/ ye 27th day of March 1676

C015 [Ledger in Nave] Under this stone lieth ye body/ of Francis DIE/ who deceased ye 8th of May 1707/ aged 79 years/ also ye body of Joane his wife/ who deceased ye 16th of January 1709/ aged 77 years/ also ye body of Andrew DIE their son/ who deceased ye 9th of August 1697/ aged 35 years

C016 [Ledger in Nave] To the memory of/ Mary the wife of James SMYTH/ of Blickling Gent/ before the widow of/ Woolley LEIGH of this parish Esqr/ an affectionate wife/ an indulgent & tender mother/ and in piety & every other duty of life/ so exemplary & just/ she lived beloved & died greatly/ lamented by all who knew her/ the 21st May 1758 aetat 73

C017 [Window in south wall of Nave] Hanc  fenestiam honi rinavit Henricus Philipus MARSHAM Anno Domini MDCCCLXXXI [Buried 14 Mar 1892 aged 75 years]

C018 [Ledger in Nave] The entrance to the family vault of/ John BENNETT Esqr/ late of Aylsham in this County/ who died the 12th day of June 1765/ aged 66 years and is therein interred/ also lies deposited therein Mary/ the wife of the said John BENNETT/ who was the eldest daughter of/ Woolley LEIGH Esqr late of this parish/ and one of the coheiresses of the late/ Sir John LEIGH of Addington in Surry/ she died the 1st day of October 1746/ aged 38 years/ also John [Leigh] BENNETT their eldest son/ who died the 8th day of October 1772/ aged 40 years
[BR has a longer than usual entry: Mary the wife of John BENNETT/ of Aylsham who was the eldest/ daughter of Wooley LEIGH gent (who/ was the youngest son of Sir Thomas/ LEIGH some time of East Wickham/ in Kent) buried the 6th day of/ October 1746]

C019 [Ledger in Nave] Memoriae sacrum/ hic jacet Johannes TOLKE gen qui/ obiit 21 Februari Anno Dmni/ 1667 anno qui aetatis suae 51

C020 [Ledger in Nave] Hic jacet corpus Elizabethae juper/ uxoris Thomae SCAMLER qui hatu in/ Stratton hic oiit 25 die April/ Anno Domn 1686

War Memorial

Situated in the churchyard immediately to the north of the entrance gate
WM00 To the glory of God/ and in proud and/ loving memory of the men of this parish who/ laid down theit lives/ for/ their country/ during the Great War/ 1914 – 1919
John W ALLEN/ Frederick J BUNTING/ Cecil A BURTON/ Sidney G COLE/ Richard GLENDINNING/ Herbert J MEDLER/ Albert OLIVER/ John H SUTTON/
God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love Heb VI 10
[On north side] 1939 – 1945/ William NORTON/ Robert WILLIAMS/ Stanley BURTON

Outside Churchyard

Each inscription is given a four digit reference number. Eg 1509 would be the ninth stone in the fifteenth row.
Rows are numbered from East to West.
Stones in each row are numbered from North to South
/ indicates the end of a line
Information obtained elsewhere is shown in [square brackets]
BR = burial register
All stones are headstones unless otherwise indicated
Inscriptions after about 1970 are recorded in a standard abbreviated format


EAST END OF CHURCHYARD

1001 William John CHAPMAN 5 Apr 1994 aged 84

1002 son Geoffrey Ernest PALMER 19 Mar 1941 - 18 Nov 1993

mother Eva Elizabeth PALMER 25 Mar 1913 – 22 Sep 1999

1003 May Ethel BUNN 15 Jan 2000 aged 86

Reunited with Reginald

1004 Trevor Alan MEDLAR 21 Feb 2007 aged 68

1005 In loving memory of/ Jane Emma/ the beloved wife of/ Thomas George EDWARDS/ who died 29 December 1937 aged 73 years/ At rest/ also of/ Thomas George EDWARDS/ husband of the above/ Jane Emma EDWARDS/ who died 26 June 1938 aged 79

1006 [Small open book] In loving/ memory of/ our dear sister/ Emma Elizabeth/ BIRCHAM/ died 26th Jan/ 1934/ aged 71/ They shall walk/ with Him in white

1007 [Kerb with cross lying inside] J H BEEVOR priest born 1861 died 1914/ Susan Heard Olive BEEVOR wife of John Hare BEEVOR born 1858 died 1938

1008 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Blanche Mary WATSON widow of/ Dr Charles John WATSON of Heigham Hall, Norwich/ the eldest daughter of/ William and Ellen CASE Tuttington Norfolk died 26th August 1936

1009 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Anna Ellen CASE daughter of William & Ellen CASE of Tuttington died May 8th 1940

1010 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Hannah Mary CASE daughter of Wm & Ellen CASE of Tuttington died 21st Feb 1952

1011 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Ellen CASE daughter of William & Ellen CASE of Tuttington died 17th March 1952

1012 [Cross]
[West side] In memory of/ Henry Philip MARSHAM/ born 10th January 1817/ died 9th March 1892 [Clerk in Holy Orders]/ also/ Caroline Seville MARSHAM/ born 21st May 1820/ died 26th August 1893

1013 [Cross and kerb]
[West side] Pauline

1014 In/ memory of/ Stratton Henry/ son of the/ Rev Henry Philip/ MARSHAM/ who died March 19th/ 1846/ aged one year/ and eight months


Row 11 starts mid way across the churchyard

1101 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Frank [or Francis] DANIELS killed March 16 1917 aged 50 years [BR says of Colby]/ also his wife Louisa Ann died Nov 23rd 1941 aged 70 years/ In heavenly love abiding

1102 In/ memory of/ the beloved children of/ Thomas and Martha/ HARVEY/ Agnes Elizabeth/ died 29th February 1864/ aged 13 years/ Mary Ann Flora/ died 28th October 1871/ aged 7 years/ Herbert Bowman/ died 8th May 1862/ aged 1 year and 6 months

1103 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Philip James CASE died 8th Aug 1933 aged 66 years/ also Cecilia Ellen Margaret CASE died 21st Dec 1957 aged 73 years/ At rest

1104 [Chest tomb]
[North side] To the memory of/ Susan CARVER/ relict of the late/ William CARVER Esqr/ of Long Stratton/ died 1st Sepr 1838 aged 85
[South side] To the memory of/ William CARVER Esqr/ of Long Stratton in this County/ and formerly of/ Gosport in the County of Hants/ died 11 Novr AD 1837 aged 84

1105 [Low tomb] In memory of/ William James/ CARVER/ Clerk in Holy Orders/ son of/ William & Susanna/ died 10th of November 1872/ aged 81 years

1106 [Cross and kerb]
[West side] In loving memory/ of/ Florence Mary RUDD/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Ernest RUDD/ born March 1st 1882/ died March 20th 1905 [BR says of Runton]/ Rest in the Lord

1107 [Broken cross]
[West side] In/ loving memory/ of/ William/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Mary Elizabeth NEWTON/ born Dec 12th 1855 died May 21st 1901

1108 In loving memory of/ Michael/ the beloved husband of/ Margaret WADE/ who died 8th Septr 1898/ aged 66 years/ With Christ which is far better/ also of/ Margaret WADE/ the beloved wife of the above/ who died 9th August 1906/ aged 75 years

1109 In/ memory of/ William FOX/ who died 16th Febry 1879/ aged 80 years/ also/ Mary Ann/ his wife/ who died 31st Janry 1891/ aged 80 years

1110 [Chest tomb]
[North side] To the memory of/ Elizth FISH/ who died May 27th 1861/ aged 73 years
[South side] To the memory of/ Jeremiah FISH/ who died the 5th of Octr 1851/ aged 58 years/ His end was peace/ Prepare to meet thy God

1111 In/ memory of/ Frances PRATT/ of Hevingham/ who died 19th Augst/ 1860/ aged 18 years

1112 In memory/ of/ Susan the wife of/ William PRATT/ who died March 29th 1877/ aged 81 years/ Blessed are the dead that/ die in the Lord/ also of the above/ William PRATT/ who died Novr 7th 1880/ aged 77 years

1113 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Louisa LEABON/ the faithful nurse and friend in the family of/ the Revd H P MARSHAM/ of Rippon Hall/ she died Febry 8th 1881/ aged 78 years/ Not lost but gone before

1114 [Cross]

[West side] In/ memory of/ George Augustus MARSHAM/ born 6th August 1824/ died 18th Jan 1894

1115 In memory of/ Luia LAMBERT/ of [Berthany or Berthom??]/ in the canton of Berne/ Switzerland/ who died at Rippon Hall/ whilst in the service/ of the Revd H MARSHAM/ the 14th day of January 1873/ aged 27 years
[There is a list of place names at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipalities_of_the_canton_of_Bern
but “Berthany” cannot be identified from this and has probably been misread]

1116 Christopher Robert BIRKBECK 26 Jan 1889 – 23 Jan 1973
Rosamund Alice 22 Jun 1899 – 19 Sep 1982 of Rippon Hall
[Plaque against tree to the East] This tree was planted by his family in memory of/ Christopher Robert/ BIRKBECK/ of Rippon Hall, Hevingham/ born 26th Jan 1889/ died 23rd Jan 1973


1201 Walter Henry WILLIAMSON 10 July 1981 aged 79
Evelyn Blanche WILLIAMSON 18 Apr 1997 aged 92

1202 Maria WILLIAMSON 29 Sep 1942 aged 62
John Henry WILLIAMSON 3 Jan 1967 aged 91
Geoffrey John WILLIAMSON 7 Nov 1999 aged 80
Brenda WILLIAMSON 26 Mar 2004 aged 79

1203 Nellie Elizabeth MEDLER 19 May 1940 aged 39
Ernest William MEDLER 7 Feb 1986 aged 86

1204 [Two headstones in one kerb]
(1) In/ loving memory of/ Ellen Maria/ the beloved wife of/ Robert GIBSON/ who died 23rd Jan 1932/ aged 62 years/ Its hard to part from one we love/ but Jesus knows whats best/ and in that better world above/ our dear mother is at rest
(2) In/ loving memory of/ Robert/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Ellen Maria GIBSON/ died 25th April 1935/ aged 55 years/ God saw his footsteps falter/ his steps grow weary and weak/ so He bid him rest from his labours/ as the pathway had grown too steep

1205 In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ William John WATTS/ who died February 1st 1933/ aged 82 years/ Home at last thy labour done/ safe and blest the victory won/ Jordan passed from pain set free/ angels now have welcomed thee/ also of the above/ William John WATTS/ who died March 17th 1942/ aged 83 years/ Rest in peace

1206 In loving memory of/ William DANIELS/ who died Oct 1 1917/ aged 75 years/ also of/ Hannah/ his beloved wife/ who died Jan 12 1912 [BR says 1911]/ aged 68 years/ Father in Thy gracious keeping/ leave we now our loved ones sleeping

1207 [Broken cross]
[West side] Lee/ youngest son/ of William and Ellen Mary CASE/ born April 6th 1875/ died Dec 15th 1899

1208 In memory of/ Mary COPEMAN/ 2nd daughter of/ Robert & Blanche/ COPEMAN/ born May 29th 1801/ died March 1888/ She hath done what she could/ Mark XI[V v8]

1209 In loving memory/ of/ Anna Wright SMITH/ of Tuttington/ born April 17th 1832/ entered into rest/ July 27th 1899

1210 In loving memory/ of/ Edmund/ fifth son of/ William and Ellen Mary CASE/ born Octr 2nd 1873/ died Octbr 13th 1910 [BR says of Tuttington]/ and of his wife/ Louisa Jane/ born March 20th 1871/ died Septbr 8th 1965/ and of/ Joan/ wife of their youngest son/ Philip/ born 19th July 1907/ died 6 August 1966

1211 In ever loving memory/ of/ Isabella Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ John OLIVER/ who departed this life/ January 8th 1918/ aged 60 years/ Farewell in hope and love/ in faith and peace and prayer/ till He whose home is ours above/ unite us there/ also Albert OLIVER/ son of the above/ killed in action in France/ April 9th 1917 aged 22 years/ The Lord knoweth His own/ also John OLIVER/ husband of the above/ who died Feb 23rd 1931/ aged 75 years/ At rest

1212 In loving memory of/ Walter Juniper OLIVER/ son of the late/ John & Isabel OLIVER/ departed this life/ 23rd May 1963/ aged 80 years/ Rest in peace

1213 In/ loving memory of/ Alfred Walter CRANE/ who died 3rd Nov 1936/ aged 91 years/ also of his wife/ Clara Priscilla ELLIS/ who died 4th Nov 1936/ aged 80 years/ Resting

1214 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth Louisa/ the beloved wife of/ Robert CRANE/ of Banningham/ who entered into rest/ July 17th 1895/ aged 40 years/ For we believe that Jesus died and rose/ again even so them also which sleep in/ Jesus will God bring with Him/ also the above/ Robert [Jeremiah] CRANE/ who died Feb 1st 1914/ aged 58 years [BR says of Tuttington]

1215 In loving memory/ of/ Tuttle Edward/ the much beloved child of/ Tuttle & Maria/ CURTIS/ of Blofield in this County/ who died/ the 20th of Decr/ 1869/ aged 4 years & 5 months/ One sin could blight or sorrow fade/ death came with friendly care/ the opening bud to Heaven conveyed/ and bade it blossom there

1216 In/ memory of/ Edward/ the beloved son of/ William & Eleanor/ CRANE/ who departed this life/ the 25th of Decbr/ 1859/ aged 13 years/ Happy on Earth his eyes were closed/ to open them in Heaven

1217 In/ memory of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ Edward NEWTON/ born 6th of Decr 1787/ died 26th of Feby 1858/ Walk in the way of the righteous/ that your last end may be like theirs/ also/ Edward NEWTON/ born 23rd of March 1787/ died 7th of April 1866

1218 Sacred to the memory of/ William Fish/ NEWTON/ who departed this life/ January 19th 1870/ aged 55 years/ He sleeps in Jesus

1219 In loving memory/ of/ May Ethel/ the beloved child of/ Emily & Walter GIBSON/ who departed this life/ March 27th 1892/ in her 8th year/ Like a lilly fair and green/ soon cut down and no more seen/ beloved she was in peace she died/ her life was asked but God denied/
Weep not for her but pray repent/ she was not ours but only lent/ dry up your tears and weep no more/ she is not dead but gone before


1301 Walter Albert MEDLER 24th Feb 1999 aged 90
Doris May 15 Jun 2002 aged 90

1302 L A Lenny MEDLER 2 Mar 1989 aged 73
[On a brass plate affixed to a bench in the churchyard] To the memory of/ L. A. MEDLER/ 1918 - 1989

1303 In memory of/ Gary Duke MEDLER/ dear son of/ Betty & Leonard/ tragically killed/ 1st September 1977/ aged 15 years
[On a brass plate affixed to a bench in the churchyard] To the memory of Gary MEDLER/ 1962 – 1977
[On brass plate affixed to another bench] In memory of/ Duke

1304 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Ann Sarah MEDLER/ who died 6th Nov 1944/ aged 84 years/ Abode with me fast falls the eventide/ also of/ Henry Francis WATTS/ who died 8th Dec 1948/ aged 80 years/ Rock of ages cleft for me

1305 [Broken cross]
[West side] In/ loving memory/ of/ Horace [John]/ the beloved husband of Rebecca KIDD/ born December 7th 1844/ died June 1st 1912

1306 [Cross]
[West side] In/ loving memory/ of/ Rebecca/ wife of Horace KIDD/ born March 4th 1845/ died November 4th 1894

1307 In loving memory of/ Harriet/ daughter of John & Elizabeth FOX/ born 2nd Dec 1839/ died 2nd Jan 1901/ In hope of eternal life

1308 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth FOX/ born 10th February 1833/ died 16th September 1895/ In sure and certain hope of the resurrection/ to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord

1309 In/ loving memory of/ John FOX/ late of Hevingham/ who died 8th May 1893/ aged 83 years/ Tis Jesus the first and the last/ whose Spirit shall guide us safe home/ we’ll praise Him for all that is past/ and trust Him for all that’s to come

1310 In loving memory of/ James SPARKES/ who died April 1st 1891/ aged 94 years/ also of Charlotte his wife/ who died July 18th 1844/ aged 43 years/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but gone to their Father’s home above

1311 In loving memory of/ Charles SPARKES died Janry 6th 1888/ aged 59 years/ Angels voices gently called him/ from this world of grief and care/ through the shadow of the valley/ he has passed to realms more fair/ also Frederick SPARKES/ who died Sep 6th 1845/ aged 11 years/ Death like a friend did come to thee/ as loath to make thee weep/ thou knew him not thine enemy/ and sunk as if to sleep
So short thy life thy morning sun/ seem’d but to rise in vain/ yet when it set thy spirit won/ a joy unknown to pain

1312 In/ memory of/ Benjamin BOWMAN/ who died Decbr 13th 1889/ aged 85 years/ Thy shalt come to thy grave in/ a full age like as a shock of corn/ cometh in in his season

1313 In loving memory/ of/ Anna Louisa/ the beloved wife of/ Benjamin Robert/ BOWMAN/ born Novr 26th 1850/ died May 4th 1882/ Blessed are the pure in heart for/ they shall see God/ also Arthur Albert/ beloved son of the above/ born Dec 3rd 1872/ died Oct 13th 1876 [BR says aged 1 year]/ Jesus called a little child unto Him

1314 [Cross]
[West side] In/ loving memory/ of/ Blanche Lee SMITH/ widow of F P SMITH M.R.C.S/ of Aylsham/ and daughter of Thomas GOOLD of Swaffham/ born July 13th 1809 died March 10th 1895 [M.R.C.S = Member of the Royal College of Surgeons]

1315 [Coped stone]
[South side] In memory of/ Edgar BURSTALL/ late of Barnes, Surrey/ born at Hamburg Janry 13th 1849 died Octr 11th 1885
[North side] also of/ Hannah his wife/ daughter of the late Thomas Henry CASE/ of this parish/ born July 17th 1850 died Augst 18th 1903 [BR says of Putney]

1316 In/ loving memory of/ Ellen Mary CASE/ wife of/ William CASE/ of Tuttington/ died 12th August 1924/ in 89th year of her age/ also of William CASE/ husband of the above/ born 1st October 1840/ died 3rd February 1929/ Peace perfect peace

1317 In memory of/ Anne CASE/ daughter of/ Thomas Henry CASE/ late of Great Fransham/ died/ 6th June 1864/ aged 61 years/ also of/ Edmund the son of/ William & Ellen CASE/ died 9th of June 1870/ aged 8 months

1318 In memory/ of/ Mary Ann BEEVOR/ who died/ in the 11th of July 1867/ aged/ 69 years

1319 In memory of/ Edward Rigby BEEVOR/ who died/ on the 5th August 1878/ aged 78 years/ He was for 41 years rector of this parish/ and hence still exhorts you bretheren/ in faith in the atonement offered on/ Calvary Cross prepare to meet your God

1320 In loving memory of/ James Wortley/ PRATT/ who died April 14th 1899/ aged 70 years

1321 In loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth/ relict of the late/ James ALLEN/ who died 16th Novr 1891/ in the 79th year of her age/ The Lord knoweth them that are His

1322 In memory of/ Caroline/ widow of the late/ Proctor KING/ of Stibbard/ who died Janry 15th 1892/ aged 75 years/ I know that my Redeemer liveth

1323 In/ loving memory of/ Harriett Jane/ KEMP/ who died 31st Janry 1893/ aged 58 years/ Affliction sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ till God was pleased to give me ease/ and free me from my pain/ also/ James KEMP/ the beloved husband of the above/ who died/ 23rd Octbr 1909/ aged 73 years/ Father in Thy gracious keeping/ leave we now Thy servants sleeping

1324 In loving memory of/ William/ the beloved husband of/ Rebecca MEDLAR/ who died Febry 14th 1892/ aged 84 years/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our home/ which never can be filled/ also the above/ Rebecca MEDLAR/ who died March 15th 1894/ aged 83 years/ Farewell in hope and love/ in faith and peace and prayer/ till He whose home is ours above/ unite us there

1325 Alfred William ELLIS 11 August 2001 aged 72

1326 Walter Snelling PAYNE 18 Mar 1985 aged 87
Marjorie Priscilla Louisa PAYNE 4 Mar 1994 aged 88

1327 [Cross]
[West side] In loving/ memory of/ Beatrice Amelia/ the beloved child of/ James & Elizabeth/ CRANE/ of Norwich/ when Jesus called to Himself/ at the age of 2 years and 10 months/ February 24th 1885/ Around the throne of God in Heaven/ thousands of/ children stand/ children whose sins are all forgiven/ a holy happy band singing “glory glory”

1328 In loving memory/ of/ Mary Ann the dearly/ beloved daughter of/ William & Eleanor/ CRANE/ who departed this life/ April 17th 1877/ in the 25th year of her age/ Her end was peace

1329 In/ memory of/ William Gladden/ CRANE/ died Novbr 13th 1889/ aged 77 years/ Not dead but gone before/ also of/ Eleanor/ widow of the above/ died January 12th 1894/ in her 80th year/ I waited patiently for the Lord/ He bowed to hear my cry/ and found me resting on His word/ and brought salvation nigh

1330 In affectionate remembrance of/ William WILLIMOTT/ who died November 1st/ 1877/ aged 81 years/ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the/ death of His saints [Psalm 116 v 15]

1331 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the dearly beloved wife of/ James Arthur CRANE/ of Norwich/ who departed this life/ November 17 1899/ in her 50th year/ She is gone the one we loved so dear/ she suffered pain and sorrow here/ but now we know she is at rest/ to be with Christ forever blest/ also of/ James Arthur/ dearly loved husband of the above/ who died at Sharrington August 2nd 1924/ aged 75 years/ One family we dwell in Him

1332 In loving memory of/ Laura/ only daughter of/ Jeremiah & Christiana/ BURTON/ who died April 12th 1879/ aged 15 years/ What though in lonely grief we sigh/ for our beloved no longer nigh/ submissive would we still reply/ Thy will be done

1333 In loving memory/ of/ John BUNN/ who died Dec 20th 1903/ aged 85 years/ also of/ Frances/ his beloved wife/ who died May 11th 1882/ aged 56 years/ Their end was peace

1334 [Cross]
[West side] In loving memory/ of/ Benjamin/ the beloved child of/ Ellen BUNN/ who died June 5th 1887 aged 2 years/ The grass wither, the flower fadeth/ the Word of the Lord endureth for ever

1335 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary Ann Evous/ beloved wife of/ Ernest BUNN/ who died July 25th 1928/ aged 61 years/ A silent thought a secret tear/ keeps thy memory ever dear/ also of/ Ernest James BUNN/ who died August 28th 1935/ aged 69 years/ Although their life on Earth is done/ yet evermore remains their love and ours/ as one

1336 [Headstone and kerb] Caroline Mary BUNN 3 Apr 1952 aged 74
Ernest John BUNN 28th Jan 1956 aged 69

1337 Beatrice Effie BUNN 17 Nov 1960 aged 68
Horace George BUNN 11 Oct 1954 aged 75

1338 Donald James BUNN 11 Sep 1972 aged 63

1339 Harry William BUNN 12 Feb 1987 aged 71
Gladys May BUNN 17 Apr 1996 aged 80


1401 Leonard Arthur MEDLER 25 Feb 1982 aged 70

1402 In loving memory of/ Ernest Albert/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Laura Louisa MEDLER/ who died November 15th 1923/ aged 53 years/ Worn by disease which baffled human skill/ content to suffer the Almighty’s will/ he fell a victim to its lingering power/ and calmly waited God’s appointed hour
Weep not for me my children dear/ weep not dear wife I am sleeping here/ my end you know my grave you see/ prepare yourselves to follow me/ Peace perfect peace

1403 In/ loving memory/ of/ Laura Louisa MEDLER/ who died 30th Aug 1962/ aged 88 years/ Peacefully sleeping

1404 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ our dear parents/ Violet May MEDLER/ who died 18th March 1928/ aged 44 years/ also of/ William Frederick MEDLER/ who died 19th January 1957/ aged 74 years/ Grieve not for us/ nor sorrow make/ but love each other/ for our sake

1405 In loving memory of/ Edith Elizabeth/ wife of Walter HUBBARD/ entered into rest 17th October 1944/ aged 70 years/ Peace perfect peace

1426 In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband and dad/ Bertie George/ DANIELS/ died 5th November 1963/ aged 63 years/ also a dear wife and mum/ Rose Mildred/ died 13th December 1996/ aged 99 years/ Re-united

1407 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Walter George DANIELS/ dearly loved husband of/ Blanche/ who entered into rest/ April 4th 1951/ aged 74 years/ Day by day we all do miss him/ words would fail our loss to tell/ but in Heaven we hope to meet him/ evermore with him to dwell/
Underneath are the everlasting arms/ also of his beloved wife/ Blanche/ who died Feb 24th 1955/ aged 78 years/ Re-united

1408 [Raised ledger] In loving memory of/ Blanche Winifred HAWARD February 7 1954 dig

1409 [Fallen headstone] [Sacred?] to the/ memory of/ Anna ELLIS/ died Aug 3rd 1955/ aged 73 years/ also her loving husband/ Robert/ died Jan 10th 1965/ aged 81 years/ Re-united

1410 Bertie OLIVER 14 Jan 1978 aged 81

1411 Dorothy Isabel RUST 28 Jan 1971 aged 71

1412 Robert Coffield GREEN 6 Mar 1987 aged 58
Eileen Muriel GREEN 28 Dec 2003 aged 78

1413 Bertie Alfred ELLIS 20 Jun 1972 aged 78
Rosa ELLIS 18 Apr 1977 aged 77

1414 Peter John FARRELL 17 Sep 1966 aged 21

1415 In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband and dad/ Horace Albert/ MATTHEWSON/ died 25th November 1965/ aged 75 years/ Resting in peace/ also of a dear wife & mother/ Nellie Elizabeth/ died 12th April 1967/ aged 70 years/ Re-united

1416 Gladys Gretta CRANE 18 Apr 1958 aged 67
William Stanley CRANE 24 Mar 1964 aged 74
Son Herbert CRANE 24 Nov 2007 aged 78

1417 Margaret Mary SHREEVE 21 May 1981

1418 In/ ever loving memory/ of/ the eldest son of/ James Arthur CRANE/ who died at Swannington/ 8th Oct 1946 aged 66/ In the midst of life we are in death/ also of/ Ellen Mary CRANE/ sister of the above/ who died 10th April 1915 aged 38/ Interred at Norwich Cemetery

1419 Frederick William BARTLE 26 Dec 1996 aged 87

1420 Frederick Horace BUNN 14 Mar 1999 aged 85

1421 In loving memory of/ Mary Jane RUMP/ died 16th Nov 1921/ aged 59 years/ Until the day break and the shadows flee/ away/ also of John her beloved husband/ died 11 June 1931/ aged 71 years


1501 May Lloyd WATTS 10 Aug 1989 aged 76
Frederick William WATTS 23 Mar 1996 aged 87

1502 Samuel Robert WATTS 9 Feb 1979 aged 75
Gertrude WATTS 11 Mar 2005 aged 96

1503 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Samuel Robert/ the beloved husband of/ Frances Elizabeth WATTS/ died January 25th 1921/ in his 45th year [BR says of Buxton Heath]/ In this sad world of grief and pain/ we lived and toiled together/ now we have done with all things vain/ and hope in Heaven to meet each other/ also Frances Elizabeth/ beloved wife of the above/ who fell asleep 5th November 1948/ aged 67 years/ Re-united

1504 [Cross]
[South side] Margery BOWLES/ died 13th Octr 1940/ aged 75 years

1505 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary Ann LOVEDAY/ widow of the late/ Henry LOVEDAY/ who passed into rest/ Octbr 15th 1913/ aged 67 years [BR says of Cromer]/ For ever with the Lord

1506 In loving memory of/ Sophia/ the beloved wife of/ John HUBBARD/ who entered into rest Feb 26 1905/ aged 75 years [BR says of Newton St Faith]/ Peace perfect peace/ also of/ John HUBBARD/ beloved husband of the above/ who died Dec 9 1916/ aged 82 years/ At rest

1507 [Cross]
[West side] In loving memory of/ Rosa Emma/ the dearly beloved daughter of/ James & Mary MATTHEWSON/ born April 13th 1866/ died April 18th 1906

1508 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ James MATTHEWSON/ who passed to rest/ April 7th 1902/ aged 69 years/ Thy will be done/ also of the above/ James MATTHEWSON/ who passed into rest/ November 7th 1906/ aged 76 years/ For ever with the Lord

1509 In loving memory of/ Alice Eleanor [BR says Alice ELEANOR]/ the beloved daughter of/ George & Hannah/ BIRCHAM/ born 16th July 1873/ died 2nd Decbr 1893/ What though in lonely grief we sigh/ for one beloved no longer nigh/ submissive would we still reply/ Thy will be done

1510 In loving memory of/ Charlotte Elizabeth/ widow of the late/ Robert MATTHEWSON/ who entered into rest/ Febry 14th 1907/ aged 74 years/ I sought the Lord and He heard me/ yea He delivered me out of all my fear

1511 [In loving memory of]/ Charlotte Elizabeth/ the beloved daughter of/ Charlotte MATTHEWSON/ who died Octbr 3rd 1890/ aged 25 years/ Lord tis a pleasant thing to stand/ in gardens planted by the hand/ Lord may I within Thy courts be seen/ like a young cedar fresh and green

1512 In loving memory of/ Mabel Violet MATTHEWSON/ who died May 20th 1900/ aged 7 years/ It is the Lord the friend of little/ children let Him do what seemeth/ Him good

1513 In loving memory of/ Emma Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Elliott MATTHEWSON/ who died October 12th 1888/ aged 42 years/ O how we miss her O but sadly/ aching hearts alone can tell/ Earth has lost her Heaven has gained her/ Jesus hath done all things well

1514 In loving memory of/ Maria CANNELL/ beloved wife of the late/ Jacob CANNELL/ who died 21 March 1905/ aged 87 years/ Yes we part but not for ever/ joyful hopes our bosoms swell/ we shall meet beyond the river/ never more to say farewell

1515 In memory of/ Susanna/ eldest and beloved daughter of/ George & Susan/ VASSAR/ died 31st Jany 1862/ aged 37 years/ Thy will be done/ also of/ Thomas/ died 28th Septr 1841 aged 8/ Martha/ died 29th March 1815 aged 17/ Jane/ died 12th April 1845 aged 14/ Elizabeth died 26th August 1854 aged 28/ their beloved children/ Not lost but gone before

1516 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Stephen STONE/ who departed this life/ April 30 1870/ aged 5[5] years/ Farewell dear father thou art gone/ the battle fought victory won/ the prize is gained and thou art blest/ thy home is in the land of rest/ also of/ Elizabeth/ wife of the above/ who departed this life/ Dec 6th 1898/ aged [78] years

1517 [Brass plate] Arthur & Elizabeth AMBROSE

1518 [Brass plate] Amy SHAW

1519 In/ memory of/ Thomasine STEARMAN/ of Hevingham/ who died April 24/ 1893/ aged 92 years / James STEARMAN/ of Hevingham/ who died Octbr 23rd/ 1880/ aged 82 years/ The dust is returned to the earth as it was and/ the spirit unto God who gave

1520 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah/ the beloved daughter of/ James STEARMAN/ who died April the IX MDCCCLXX/ aged XLIX years

1521 son Richard G KNIGHTS 24 Aug 1972
parents Elsie KNIGHTS 23 Dec 1978 aged 73
Sidney G KNIGHTS 30 May 1986 aged 91

1522 Elijah Chares WATTS 1 Dec 1972 aged 87
May Sarah 23 Aug 1975 aged 91

1523 Joe FERGUSON 14 Jan 1975 aged 47
Betty Irene 3 Jun 2008 aged 79

1524 Frederick Henry MEDLER 9 Dec 1974 aged 74
Evelyn Phoebe MEDLER 14 Jun 1985 aged 82

1525 May Ethel WILLIAMS 3 Jan 1976

1526 Frank William STONE 18 Jun 1976 aged 45

1527 Arthur William STONE 6 Dec 1981 aged 86
Ellen STONE 29 Sep 1995 aged 92

1528 Leslie George KEMP 7 Dec 1976 aged 64

1529 Gerald WILKERSON 3 Mar 1977 aged 64
Ella Hannah 18 Feb 1998 aged 81

1530 Walter J BIRCHAM 29 Jun 1978 aged 74

1531 Marjorie Ellaline MATTHEWSON 5 Oct 1990 aged 82

1532 Daniel Peter BROWN 11 Jan 1991 aged 13


1601 William MEDLER 24 Oct 1976 aged 73
Mildred MEDLER 4 Jun 1996 aged 90

1602 In/ loving memory/ of/ Robert NORTON/ who died Novbr 10th 1918/ aged 82 years [BR says of Buxton Heath]/ There is a home a glorious home/ a heavenly mansion fair/ and those we love so fondly here/ will bid us welcome there/ also of/ Mary Ann NORTON/ beloved wife of the above/ who died March 9th 1925/ aged 79 years/ Home at last thy labour done/ safe and blest the victory won/ Jordan passed from pain set free/ angels now have welcomed thee

1603 In loving remembrance/ of/ Christaina [sic, Christiana?] MEDLER/ who died July 13th 1918/ aged 65 years [BR says of Buxton Heath]/ We saw her suffering day by day/ it caused us bitter grief/ to see her slowly pine away/ and could not give relief/
The stars shine brightly on the grave/ of her we loved but could not save/ on Earth her strife in Heaven there’s rest/ God took her home He thought it best/ Peace perfect peace

1604 In/ loving memory of/ William [Frederick]/ the beloved son of/ William Fdk and Violet/ MEDLER/ who died Oct 3rd 1917/ aged 13 years/ Oh why was he taken so young/ and fair/ a loss so great a blow/ severe/ to part with him we wanted/ so dear

1605 [Cross]
[West side] In/ loving memory of/ Walter [Alfred]/ the beloved son of/ Laura & Albert MEDLER/ who died 25th Octr 1905/ aged 1 year 7 months/ God called him home it was His will/ but in our hearts he dwelleth still/ his memory as dear today/ as in the hour he passed away

1606 In loving memory of/ Walter/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Lena GIBSON/ and loved son of/ Walter & Emily GIBSON/ died October 15 1901/ aged 23 years/ When we meet our loving Saviour/ what a happy hour it will be/ when we are gathered with our loved ones/ and their happy faces see

1607 In loving memory of/ James MATTHEWSON/ who died July 25th 1895/ aged 79 years/ The Lord knoweth them that are His

1608 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary MATTHEWSON/ who died 15th February 1939/ aged 70 years/ Until the day break and the shadows/ flee away

1609 In loving memory of/ Maria OLIVER/ the beloved wife of/ John OLIVER/ who died October 13th 1894/ aged 67 years/ In this sad world of grief and pain/ we lived and toiled together/ and now we have done with all things vain/ and hope in Heaven to meet each other

1610 In loving memory of/ John OLIVER/ the beloved husband of/ Maria OLIVER/ who died June 17th 1891/ aged 66 years/ Through the gloom of sorrows night/ show thy cheering guiding light/ waft us home and Lord we pray/ nearer Heaven day by day/
Blessed are they that mourn for they/ shall be comforted

1611 In loving memory of/ Thomas/ the dearly loved husband of/ Charlotte Mary/ HUBBARD/ late of Gt Yarmouth/ who died 2nd Janry 1892/ aged 25 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away blessed/ be the name of the Lord

1612 In loving remembrance of/ Sophia VINCENT/ who departed this life/ December 15th 1886/ aged 76 years/ O Lord I wait thy pleasure/ thy time and ways are best/ but I am wasted worn and weary/ O Father bid me rest

1613 [Cross on headstone] In loving memory of/ Kate Sophia Elizabeth/ the beloved child of/ John and Phoebe APPLEGATE/ born February 4th 1881/ died May 18th 1886/ Short was the little darlings stay/ she came but as a guest/ she tasted life then passed away/ to her eternal rest

1614 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Henry APPLEGATE/ [who departed this life]/ 13 Nov 1884/ aged 78 years

1615 In loving memory of/ Henry APPLEGATE/ who died 17th Novr 1892/ aged 73 years/ For the word of the Lord is good and all His/ works are faithful

1616 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ John VASSAR/ who died 10th Decr/ 1869/ aged 32 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath/ taken away blessed be the name/ of the Lord

1617 [Open book] Maud Olive FRANCE April 11th 1982 aged 72

1618 Ethel Louisa BAMBRIDGE 13 Jan 1981 aged 71
Berry Leonard BAMBRIDGE 5 Dec 1982 aged 73

1619 Florence Edna STOWERS 23 Aug 1979 aged 77

1620 William KIDDLE 14.7.1898 11.12.1990
Grace KIDDLE 15.8.1900 9.9.1979

1621 Alma Dorothy MAY 12 Jan 1980 aged 79

1622 Neville B E MAY 18 May 1980 aged 55

1623 Walter BURTON 27 Aug 1980 aged 80

1624 Margaret CRANE 19Mar 1981 aged 65
Arthur Ernest 9 Dec 1996 aged 83

1625 Alfred Henry COOPER 4 Jan 1982 aged 81

1626 Oswald Arthur SOANES 8 Dec 1984 aged 74
Hilda Sophia 5 Mar 1986 aged 74

1627 Ruth May OLIVER 4 Oct 1989 aged 77
Leslie James OLIVER 24 Sep 1990 aged 82

1628 [Headstone and kerb] Bryan Albert STONE 11 Sep 1980 aged 41

1629 Arthur Frank BURTON 10 Nov 1989 aged 82
Hannah Elizabeth 17 Jul 1996 aged 86

1630 Sidney Charles PAGE 1 Jul 1983 aged 74
Jane Clara PAGE 18 Feb 2001 aged 87

1631 Ada Daisy MEDLER 7 Apr 1981 aged 84
James Re-united

1632 May Ethel MEDLER 7 Dec 1983 aged 89
Israel James MEDLER 17 Mar 1984 aged 92

1633 [Flower holder] Leonard Israel MEDLER
Mildred Audrey MEDLER


1701[Cross on headstone] In/ loving memory/ of/ Dorothy Florence/ dearly loved child of/ John and Florence COLE/ died Sepbr 5th 1917 aged 4 years/ The maid is not dead but sleepeth

1702 In loving memory of/ Caroline/ the beloved wife of/ Stephen WESTNEY/ born May 14th 1818/ died February 15th 1892/ Then why should your tears run down/ and your hearts be sorely riven/ for another gem in your Saviour’s crown/ and another soul in Heaven

1703 In loving memory of/ James Brett/ the beloved husband of/ Ann MOORE/ who died 13th August 1896 [aged 78 years]/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken/ away blessed be the name of the Lord

1704 [Kerb] In loving memory of Samuel BARNARD died 23rd July 1947 aged 72 years/ also of Ella May his beloved daughter died 26 Sept 1912 aged 13 years/ and of Sarah BARNARD his beloved wife died 28th March 1959 aged 82 years

1705 In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband & dad/ Leslie Leonard BARNARD/ called to rest 9th Dec 1961/ aged 59 years/ In God’s keeping/ also of a dear wife & mother/ Polly Elizabeth/ Re-united 6th Jan 1991/ aged 86 years/ Forever with the Lord

1706 In affectionate remembrance of/ Joseph COLE/ who departed this life/ April 19th 1876/ aged 69 years/ Blessed are the dead which/ die in the Lord/ also of Hannah his wife/ who died March 19 1879/ aged 67 years/ In Thee O Lord do I trust

1707 To the memory of/ Thomas PAMMENT/ who died 1 January/ 1865/ aged 79 years/ [lines unreadable]/ Elizabeth his wife/ who died February/ 1873 [BR says 1874] aged 86 years

1708 Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ William CRANE/ of Great Fransham/ (late of Hevingham)/ who died April 24th 1869/ aged 28 years/ She now partakes the joys above/ and helps to sing redeeming love /Thy will be done

1709 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Joseph CRANE/ who died Octr 27th/ 1843/ aged [63] years/ Grieve not for me my wife and children dear/ I am not dead but sleeping here/ my debt is paid my grave you see/ wait but a while you follow me/ also/ Maria his wife/ who died Feby 26th 1868/ aged 84 years [BR says 87]

1710 In loving memory of/ Thomas Henry/ CASE/ late of Great Francham/ in this County/ born 13 Sept 1773/ died 8th June 1857/ Martha/ the beloved wife of/ Thos Henry CASE/ late of/ Great Fransham/ born 7th Sepbr 1774/ died 30 May 1862

1711 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann the wife of/ Thomas Henry CASE/ of this parish/ daughter of/ Thomas & Ann GOOLD/ of Swaffham/ in this County/ who departed this life/ the 18th of May 18[33]/ aged 34 years

1712 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Jeremiah GOOLD/ late of Great Fransham/ in this Conty/ who departed this life/ the 15th of Novr 1833/ aged 76 years [BR says age 78]

1713 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Martha Goold CASE/ who departed this life/ July 19 1836/ aged 5 years/ Mary CASE/ who died/ Nov 11 1842/ in the 8th year of her age/ also Martha CASE/ who departed this life/ May 21 1849/ in the 11th year of her age

1714 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann Ward/ daughter of John Hy &/ Hannah CASE/ who died the 10 Octr [1861]/ in the 16th year of her age

1715 Colin William COPES 31-5-1930 22-9-1985

1716 Bryan Alastair SALISBURY-SMITH 3 Feb 1988 aged 23

1717 Ada (Babs) ASHLEY 2 Mar 1988 aged 63
Noel D H ASHLEY 16 Sep 1988 aged 64

1718 [Open book] William Thomas GAFF 28 Jul 1988 aged 76
Doris May GAFF 27 Oct 1993 aged 72

1719 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ James LITTLE/ who died April 28th 1879/ aged 75 years/ Blessed are the dead which die/ in the Lord


1801 [Coped stone]
[North side] In loving memory of/ Thomas Henry CASE/ fifty three years rector of this parish/ formerly of Great Fransham/ born April 11th 1806/ died April 9th 1884
[South side] Hannah his wife/ born April 1807/ died April 1890

1802 In/ loving memory of/ Mary/ wife of/ Thomas GOOLD/ died Sept 8th 1886/ aged 82 years/ also/ Thomas GOOLD/ died July 19th 1888/ aged 77 years

1803 In memory of/ Samuel LORKE/ who died April 1825/ aged 39 years/ Husband, father, master, friend/ his life was exemplary

1804 Samuel Henry/ LORKE/ died April 8th 1819/ aged one year and nine/ months

1805 In memory of/ John SPAUL/ who died Sepr 6 1818/ aged 76 years [BR says age 39] [lines]

1806 In memory of/ Ann CUBITT?]/ who died 30th August/ 1818/ aged 64 years

1807 Barry John WALLER 3 May 1990 aged 19

1808 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ the daughter of/ Willm & Rebecca/ MEDLER/ who departed this life/ the 25th Feb/ 1860/ aged 19 years/ My time was short so remember thy/ Creator in the days of your youth

1809 In/ memory of/ Sarah/ the daughter of/ Willm & Rebecca/ MEDLER/ who departed this life/ the 17 of June/ 1859/ aged 22 years/ Remember prepare to meet thy God

1810 Sacred/ to the memory of/ James MEDLER/ who died 17th Febry 1842/ aged 17 years/ also/ Robert MEDLER/ who died 23rd May 1848/ aged 21 years

1811 Valerie Jane MORGAN 31 Aug 1950 13 Jan 2002

1812 [Iron headstone] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary/ CRANE/ died June 30/ 1846/ aged 56 years/ William/ CRANE/ died March 27/ 1869/ aged 78 years [parish clerk]

1813 Barbara Jean KEMP 30-10-33 19-6-90

1814 Robert James SEALES 1906 – 1991
Gertrude Blanche 1906 – 1997

1815 [This stone lies midway between row 18 and row 19]
Berry Kenneth BAMBRIDGE 17 Feb 1994 aged 50 years


1901 Dorothy BELL 26 Dec 1990 aged 63

1902 Alice Margaret NORTON 11 Apr 1986 aged 78

1903 George John William NORTON 26 Aug 1973 aged 49
Janet NORTON 12 Jun 1994 aged 68

1904 Roland Thomas NORTON 1 Oct 1969 aged 65

1905 In/ loving memory of/ Mabel Mary WATTS/ beloved wife of/ Frederick William/ died 29th November 1967/ aged 82 years/ also Frederick William/ her beloved husband/ died 11th July 1969/ aged 85 years/ Re-united

1906 In loving memory of/ Leonard John PHILLIPO/ died 26th August 1967/ aged 84 years/ also/ Ruth Miriam PHILLIPO/ died 12th March 1971/ aged 85 years

1907 Rupert James MATTHEWSON 6 Aug 1967 aged 63
Brenda May MATTHEWSON 12 Feb 1985 aged 69

1908 Arthur WATTS 9 Aug 1971 aged 85
Violet 28 Jan 1977 aged 89

1909 Walter Charles NORTON 25 May 1985 aged 78
Violet Elsie NORTON 12 May 2006 aged 98

1910 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ William Samuel/ the eldest and beloved son of/ Samuel & Sarah Ann STONE/ who died Oct 29th 1889/ aged 16 years/ also their daughter/ Louisa STONE/ who died August 2nd 1878/ aged 4 months/ We weep for our loss we rejoice at their gain/ like them we would pass from sin sorrow and pain/ we long for the time when with angels above/ we shall join them in praising the Saviour they/ love

1911 In loving memory of/ Charles/ the dearly loved husband of/ Rachel WILLIMOTT/ who entered into rest/ May 6th 1893/ aged 51 years/ I will bless the Lord at all times/ His praise shall continually be in my mouth/ I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath/ and when my voice is lost in death/ praise shall employ my nobler powers/ my days of praise shall ne’er be past/ where life and thought and being last/ or immortality endures/ also Charlie their beloved child/ who passed away April 20th 1893/ aged 14 months/ and Jesus called a little child unto Him

1912 Stanley DYBALL 14 Jun 1992 aged 65
Ella May 29 Apr 2008 aged 82
[Also commemorated on a brass plate on wooden seat at East end of graveyard] In loving memory of/ Elle May DYBALL/ 1926 - 2008

1913 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth/ relict of the late/ Benjamin BROOKES/ who died Octbr 31st 1878/ aged 78 years/ The will of the Lord be done

1914 In/ memory of/ Benjamin BROOKES/ who died Decr 9th 1876/ aged 84 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

1915 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John VOUT/ who departed this life/ Novr 29th 1864/ aged 84 years/ also/ Sarah his wife/ who died 11th March/ 1864/ aged 77 years/ For if we believe that Jesus died and rose/ again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him

1916 To/ the memory of/ the Revd James BINGLE/ who departed this life/ the 4th of Novr 1833/ aged 65 years/ He was for 52 years curate of this/ and adjoining parish of Marsham/ and proved himself/ faithful to his calling/
This tablet is erected by a few/ parishioners and neighbours/ in token of respect for the memory/ of a zealous labourer in the/ Redeemer’s vineyard

1917 To the memory/ of/ Sarah BINGLE/ of Minchinhampton/ Gloucestershire/ who died/ Nov 2 1821/ in the 89th year of her age/ The righteous shall be/ in everlasting remembrance

1918 In/ loving memory/ of/ Arthur Frederic/ MARSHAM/ born 1886 died 1971/ rector of this parish for 30 years/ Honorary Canon/ of Norwich Cathedral

1919 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ John KEMP/ who died November 15th/ 1877/ aged 66 years/ He lived for nearly fifty years as/ woodman and gamekeeper in the/ family of the Rev H MARSHAM of/ Rippon Hall by whom he was much/ valued and sincerely regretted/ Lord Jesus receive my spirit Acts [7.59.]/ also/ Mary Ann KEMP/ died Octr 3 1888/ aged 77 years/ A dearest mother she has been/ and many troubles she has seen/ and now her sorrows are all past/ now she rests with Christ at last/
She has reached the sunny shore/ she will never suffer more/ all her pains and grief are o’er/ to be with Christ for ever more

1920 In memory of/ William WARNES/ who died 29 of Aug/ 1841/ aged 80 years

1921 In memory of/ Mary/ the daughter of/ Joseph & Elizth/ WARNES/ who died 21st of Novr/ 1798/ aged 22 years [died of consumption]

1922 In memory of/ Jos WARNES/ who died March 16 1794/ aged 59 years/ also of [William] WARNES/ his son/ who died July 6th 1787/ aged 15 years/ and also of/ 3 other children/ who died in their/ infancy

1923 [Open book] Joseph PAGE (baby born and died the same day) 25- 9 – 1997

1924 Kathleen/ Ellen Maria/ PEASGOOD 3 Mar 1997 aged 88
Re-united with George

1925 Michael James YATES 26 Oct 1981 17 Mar 1995

1926 In memory of/ Thomas ABBS/ who died Jan 26th 1838/ aged 60 years/ Lucy his wife/ who died Octr 8th/ 1838/ aged 65 years/ Live we a thousand years we do but die

1927 Rosemary Elizabeth JOY 31 May 1993 aged 70

1928 Leslie Otto F LINDHURST 20 Dec 1983 aged 74
Florence Maud LINDHURST 18 May 1992 aged 79

1929 In/ memory of/ John MARCH/ who died 10 Janry 1830/ aged 19 years/ [Not clear but is likely to start: “Short was my life the longer rest may be/ cut off in youth as you may plainly see/ nursed] up with care for parents dear had I/ who loved me well and grieved to/ see me die

1930 In memory/ of/ Henry MEDLER/ who died on the 23 of April/ 1867/ aged 39 years/ O reader prepare to meet thy God

1931 [Ledger] In loving memory of/ Christopher Basil MORGAN M.A. Oxon/ born Sept 6th 1922 died tragically Oct 11th 1991/ rector of the parishes of Hevingham and Brampton/ 1956 to 1990/ deeply missed by family and friends/
In the noisy confusion of life/ keep peace with your soul/ Desiderata/
Heaven is a more colourful place/ and Norfolk blander

1932 John Bryan ENNESS 1929 – 1991

1933 In/ memory of/ Israel Christmas Neale/ MEDLER/ [BR does not mention Neale] who died Novr 8th 1850/ aged 1 year & 8 months/ How short is life how sure is death/ our days alas how few/ this mortal life is but a breath/ tis like the morning dew/ also Sophia NEALE/ who died Decr 31st 1845/ aged 19 years & 8 months/ also Christmas NEALE/ who died Octr 11th 1847/ aged 74 years

1934 In loving memory of/ Eliza NEALE/ died 31 Aug 1900/ aged 83 years/ Farewell dear friend long farewell/ for we shall meet no more/ till we arrive with Christ to dwell/ on Zion’s happy shore

1935 Leonard GROOM 16 Jun 1991 aged 66
Helen Marie 14 Feb 2006 aged 78


NORTH SIDE OF CHURCHYARD

2001 In loving memory of/ Thomas/ the beloved husband of/ Julia BIRCHAM/ who died March 18th 1931/ aged 60 years/ Angels voices gentle call him/ from this world of grief and care/ through the shadow of the valley/ he has passed to realms more fair/ also/ Julia Elizabeth/ who died March 1st 1964/ aged 88 years/ At rest

2002 In/ loving memory of/ Robert COOPER/ who died May 6th 1902/ aged 77 years/ also Rachel his wife/ who died Decbr 25th 1899/ aged 79 years/ How we miss them and how sadly/ Heaven and Earth alone can tell/ we have lost them Heaven has found them/ Jesus hath done all things well

2003 Treasured/ memories of/ Louisa Elizabeth/ MILLER/ who died 6th May 1929/ a dear mother and loving wife of/ George/ also their son/ Richard William/ MILLER 1929 – 1930

2004 In/ loving memory of/ Enid Cecilia MUSK/ died 10th Jan 1958/ aged 66 years/ At rest

2005 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ my dear husband/ John STONE/ died 24th October 1931/ aged 73 years/ At rest/ also/ Hannah/ beloved wife of the above/ died 4th January 1934/ Re-united

2006 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Emma Isabel WILLIMOTT died Novr 8th 1918 aged 55 years/ Charles Edward WILLIMOTT died March 4 1940 aged 77 years/ also Frederick Charles their beloved son died June 20th 1931 aged 25 years/ Gone but not forgotten


2101 Ellen Elizabeth MARSHALL 2 Aug 1981 aged 78

2102 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Sarah Ann GIBSON/ June 23rd 1936 aged 69 years/ Thomas GIBSON/ Feb 26th 1941 aged 74 years/ Arthur George MEDLER April 22nd 1936 aged 48 years/ At rest

2103 In loving memory of/ Frederick/ the beloved and devoted husband of/ M M E (Lily) BENTON/ whom God called home March 27th 1920/ aged 45 years [BR says of Shotesham]/ At rest

2104 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth BENTON/ the beloved wife of/ Robert BENTON/ died Feb 6th 1891/ aged 58/ Be ready for ye know neither the day/ nor the hour wherein the Son of man/ cometh

2105 [Headstone and kerb] Treasured/ memories of/ William/ George Edmund FRANCE/ who passed away 2nd March 1954/ aged 51 years/ In God’s keeping


2201 Ethel Elizabeth LANCHESTER 14 May 1969 aged 69 years
Ernest Walter LANCHESTER 21 May 1982 aged 74

2202 [Open book in kerb] In loving memory of/ John Robert/ GIBSON/ died 15 Oct 1955/ aged 84 years/ At rest/ Edith Louisa/ GIBSON/ died 8th Jan 1960/ aged 84 years/ Re-united

2203 Charles John GIBSON 10 Jul 1988 aged 82
Hilda GIBSON 10 Jun 1999 aged 88

2204 In loving memory of/ James BENTON/ a dear husband and dad/ died October 6th 1947/ aged 77/ Farewell in hope and love/ in faith and peace and prayer/ till He whose home is ours above/ unite us there

2205 In loving memory of/ William HANNANT/ who died 28th Septbr 1929/ aged 68 years/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never will his memory fade/ loving thoughts will ever linger/ round the sport where he is laid/ also of/ his beloved wife/ Elizabeth/ who died 20th April 1949/ aged 83 years/ At rest

2206 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Walter/ beloved husband of/ Virginia BENTON/ who departed this life/ April 6th 1934/ aged 58 years/ At rest/ also of Virginia/ died July 22nd 1955 aged 75

2207 In memory of/ Sidney MUSK/ who fell asleep on Dec 7 1960/ a dearly loved husband and father

2208 In memory of/ Elizabeth MUSK/ who fell asleep/ on June 5th 1948/ a dearly beloved wife and mother

2209 Roy Basil GRAVER 3 Apr 1999 aged 78
Marion Alice 19 Oct 2006 aged 84


2301 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Rose Mabel/ beloved wife of/ James C SKIPPER/ who passed away 15th Feb 1951/ aged 58 years/ Not dead to those who loved her/ not lost but gone before/ she lives with us in memory still/ and will for evermore/ At rest/ also of her dear husband/ James Charles SKIPPER/ who passed away 21st Nov 1960/ aged 70 years/ Re-united

2302 Fred Elliott MATTHEWSON 15 Sep 1962 aged 76
Florence Maud MATTHEWSON 25 Dec 1967 aged 83

2303 [Kerb] In memory of/ Eric D J PULL died Feb 8th 1931/ aged 33 years

2304 In loving memory of/ Ada Helen/ beloved wife of/ James MATTHEWSON/ died 4th February 1952/ aged 81 years/ also her beloved husband/ James MATTHEWSON died 6th June 1961/ aged 89 years/ Abide with me

2305 In/ loving memory/ of/ Alice Hariett/ who died 18th July 1949/ aged 86 years/ Peace perfect peace

2306 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In/ loving memory of/ Violet M/ NELSON/ died 12th Nov 1975/ aged 50 years/ At rest

2307 Elvin Raymond TUDDENHAM 1 Apr 1967 aged 53 years/ Marion Alice 19 Oct 2006 aged 84

2308 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Frank Richard RAND who died 7th July 1951 aged 75 years/ At rest

2309 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Maud Elizabeth dearly loved wife of Frank R RAND/ died 31st October 1947/ At peace

2310 Sidney William MEDLER 27 Mar 1971 aged 77


2401 [Open book in kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Adelaide/ the beloved wife of/ Sidney PARKER/ who entered into rest/ Feb 22nd 1931/ aged 41 years/ also/ Sidney PARKER/ died October 14th 1962/ aged 74 years/ Re-united

2402 In/ loving memory of/ Robert/ dearly loved husband of/ Sophia SNELLING/ who fell asleep April 19th 1937/ aged 71/ At rest/ also Sophia his beloved wife/ who passed away Dec 1st 1946/ aged 63/ Re-united

2403 Treasured/ memories of/ George Arthur/ NELSON/ died 22nd Feb 1962/ aged 80 years/ At rest

2404 In loving memory of/ Emily Florence NELSON/ dearly beloved wife of/ George Arthur NELSON/ who died 12th April 1952/ aged 70 years/ Though absent you are ever near/ still loved and missed and ever dear

2405 Honi soit qui mal y pense/ 6462341 gunner/ R S WILLIAMS/ 456 Bty 69th S L Regt R A/ (The Royal Fusiliers) T A/ 5th June 1942 aged 21/ Serving his country/ loving his friends/ his life was/ a sacrifice to duty

2406 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear dad & husband/ Frederick WALLER/ passed away 14th March 1948/ aged 68 years/ God took your hand we had no part/ He eased your pain but broke our hearts/ although we smile and seem carefree/ no body misses you more than we/ also Emma Hephzibah/ his beloved wife/ who died 9th Nov 1957/ aged 74 years

2407 In/ memory of/ Elsie MATTHEWSON/ 9 Mar 1940/ aged 34/ loving mum and nan/ passed away peacefully sleeping/ never forgotten

2408 Edgar WYMER/ 7 Feb 1993/ aged 79 years Daphne 20 Mar 2006 aged 75 years

2409 Wilfred John CLARKE 12 Jul 1986 aged 75

2410 Frederick Oswald KIDD 29 Nov 1969 aged 71
Hilda Ann 21 Oct 1984 aged 73

2411 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Frederick Sidney James/ TORTICE/ who passed peacefully away/ 24th December 1950/ aged 27 years/ You left a beautiful memory/ and sorrow too great to be told/ but to those who lost and loved you/ your memory will never grow old


2501 [Kerb] In loving memory of James Arthur KIDD the dearly beloved husband of Maria KIDD/ who departed this life 7th Decbr 1941 aged 72 years In the midst of life we are in death/ also of Sidney Arthur KIDD their beloved son who departed this life 27th Febry 1932/ aged 24 years/ Gone but not forgotten
[Extension to the south] also of Maria beloved wife of James Arthur KIDD who died 12th January 1948 aged 75 years

2502 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Frederick GIBSON/ who died 19th May 1949/ aged 66 years/ Beyond the rivers brink I lay/ the cross that here was given/ and bear the crown of life away/ to love him more in Heaven

2503 [Plaque in kerb] Walter (Towly) CHAPMAN 18 Sep 1989 aged 75
Amy 28 Oct 2006 aged 88

2504 Walter John WALLER 2 Aug 1961 aged 82
Charlotte Elizabeth 22 Apr 1971 aged 89

2505 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Gertrude Alice dearly loved wife of George L BURTON died Jany 26th 1955 aged 64

2506 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Ernest Elijah COLE/ who passed away 20th Jan 1950/ aged 65 years/ At rest/ and of his dear wife/ Florence/ who passed away 6th Dec 1959/ aged 76 years/ Re-united

2507 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In/ loving memory/ of/ Charles William/ beloved husband of/ Edith E COLE/ who passed away/ 24th Nov 1944/ aged 51 years
[South side] also of/ Edith Emma/ COLE/ who passed away/ 2nd Feb 1981/ aged 81 years

2508 Treasured memories/ of/ our dear parents/ Emma FARROW/ died 15th July 1956/ aged 69/ George FARROW/ died 2nd Aug 1971/ aged 86/ Jesus said follow me

2509 In loving memory of/ Arthur ALLEN/ died 13th Aug 1956/ aged 72 years/ also his wife/ Rachel Ruth ALLEN/ died 19th March 1960/ aged 83 years

2510 Florence Kate CAPES 19 Feb 1979 aged 80


2601 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Denis Louis OLIVER/ who died 27th June 1932/ aged 19 years/ Do not ask us if we miss him/ there is such a vacant place/ can we e’er forget that footstep/ and his dear familiar face

2602 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Martha Matilda/ the beloved wife of/ Walter OLIVER/ who died 21st July 1949/ aged 69 years/ Rock of ages cleft for me/ let me hide myself in thee/ let the water and the blood/ from thy riven side which flow’d/ be of sin the double cure/ cleanse me from its guilty power/ Peace perfect peace/ also of/ Walter John OLIVER/ who died 29th June 1962/ aged 88 years

2603 In/ loving memory of/ Jessie/ the beloved wife of/ John WALLER/ who died 24th November 1947/ aged 62 years/ Until the day break and the shadows flee away

2604 [Headstone and kerb] In/ memory of/ Robert NORTON/ died 16th Oct 1950/ aged 86 years/ From death to life eternal

2605 [Headstone and kerb]
[East side of headstone] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father/ Arthur NORTON/ who died 19th Nov 1950/ aged 78 years/ Days, months and years may/ pass away/ but his sweet memory lives/ for aye/ and of/ a dear wife and mother/ Maria NORTON/ who died 1st Feb 1962/ aged 84 years
[West side of headstone] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Beatrice Ruth NORTON/ who died 12th Jan 1963/ aged 55 years/ also a dear husband/ father and grandfather/ Arthur William NORTON/ who died 7th May 1985/ aged 76 years
[Plaque in kerb] In loving memory of/ Florence Ivy NORTON/ died 27th May 1987/ aged 81 years/ Peace after pain/ beloved wife of/ Walter James NORTON/ died 2nd April 1988/ aged 84 years

2606 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ William MATTHEWSON/ died 15th January 1953/ aged 75 years/ also of/ Thomas John MATTHEWSON/ their beloved son/ died 12th September 1952/ aged 33 years/ Resting where no shadows fall/ loved and remembered by us all/ also of the above/ William MATTHEWSON/ died 23rd March 1959 aged 83 years

2607 In/ loving memory of/ a dear father/ William WILLIAMSON/ died 25th April 1961/ aged 78 years/ and of our dear mother/ Clara WILLIAMSON/ died 18th April 1962/ aged 80 years/ Resting where no shadows fall

2608 [Plaque] Agnes NORTON 21.4.1904 to 20.12.1997
William B NORTON 1.10.1902 to 1.11.2001

2609 [Kerb, but no inscription found]

2610 In/ loving memory of/ Walter MEDLER/ who died 10th Nov 1961/ aged 72 years/ Peacefully sleeping/ and his/ loving wife/ Rosa/ who died 25th May 1978/ aged 80 years/ Re-united

2611 in memory of/ Edward George/ ELLIS/ aged 56/ and his wife Madeline/ aged 51/ who died suddenly/ 26th January 1963/ also of/ Aubrey Edward their son/ who died 2nd April 1963/ aged 31/ Re-united

2612 Sacred to the memory of/ Elizabeth BIRCHAM/ died 30th September 1963/ aged 81 years/ and of/ Herbert James Samuel/ her loving husband/ died 11th Nov 1965/ aged 80 years/ Re-united

2613 In loving memory of/ Charles MEDLER/ died 13.11.1964 aged 80/ and his dear wife/ Edith/ died 16.8.1982 aged 91/ At rest

2614 Helen Elizabeth RAMM 1 Dec 1963 aged 65
Fred RAMM 23 Apr 1977 aged 72

2615 James GIBSON 13 Feb 1965 aged 69
Susanna GIBSON 9 Feb 1974 aged 79

2616 Walter Stanley OLIVER 19 Sep 1965 aged 62
Emma Daisy 12 Apr 1993 aged 78


2701 [Headstone and plaque] In loving memory/ of/ Charlotte M NORTON/ died 13 July 1944/ aged 71 years/ God laid His hands upon her brow/ and gently whispered come/ also of/ Thomas William NORTON/ died 8th Oct 1946/ aged 65 years/ Rest in peace
[Plaque] In loving memory/ of/ Kathleen HOWE/ nee NORTON/ 1915 – 1998/ sadly missed

2702 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In proud and everlasting/ memory of/ Srgt Stanley George BURTON/ WO AC 101 Squadron R.A.F.V.R./ dearly loved only son of/ Stanley and Hilda BURTON/ killed on war operations 5th Dec 1943/ aged 20 years/ [Age] shall not wither nor the years condemn [R.A.F.V.R. = Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve]

2703 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving and unfading memory of/ our darling daughter/ June Ruth Mary PEASGOOD/ died 13th March 1944/ aged 14 years/ Two loving hands are resting/ the voice we loved is still/ our darling June we loved is waiting/ for us just over the hill

2704 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ my dear husband/ [B]ertie Clifford DOUGLASS/ who died [2]1st July 1948/ aged 33 years/ In the midst of life we are in death

2705 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Mabel Louisa/ the beloved wife of/ Albert WYMER/ who died 28th March 1955/ aged 72 years/ also/ Albert WYMER/ who died 16th Nov 1969/ aged 80 years

2706 [Two cross in a kerb]
(1) [West side] In loving memory/ of/ Robin/ the beloved son of/ Doris and Walter MEDLER/ died September 20th 1943/ aged 1 year 10 months
(2) [West side] In/ loving/ memory of/ Edna Mabel/ the beloved wife of/ John Henry ALLEN/ died March 6th 1944/ aged 26 years/ Asleep in God’s beautiful garden/ sheltered from sorrow and pain/ some day when life’s journey is ended/ I shall meet you dear wife again

2707 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Walter Robert/ the beloved husband of/ Alice GIBSON/ died 11th July 1950/ aged 57 years/ The blow was great the shock severe/ to part with one we loved so dear/ the Lord thought fit it should be so/ at His command we all must go/ Peace perfect peace/ also of Alice GIBSON/ died 18th Jan 1986/ aged 91 years/ Re-united

2708 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Ethel Maria/ the beloved wife of/ Walter Thomas GIBSON/ who died 19th December 1950/ aged 50 years/ Until the day break and the/ shadows flee away/ also Walter Thomas GIBSON/ died 7th June 1957 aged 56 years

2709 Arthur William GIBSON 11 Dec 1961 aged 47
Elsie Dorothy 18 Apr 1994 aged 74

2710 Sidney WALLER 19 Oct 1968 aged 51
Evelyn WALLER 15 Apr 1976 aged 59

2711 Walter James MEDLER 27 Jul 1974 aged 81
Elizabeth Ann 18 Jul 1980 aged 83


2801In loving memory of/ Jane Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Arthur BURTON/ who died April 17th 1929/ aged 65 years/ A faithful wife and loving mother/ The blow is bitter the loss severe/ to part with one we loved so dear/ though the trial is hard we’ll not complain/ but trust in God to meet again

2802 [headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Mabel E MEDLER/ fell asleep 29th April 1958/ aged 75 years/ Resting/ also/ William H MEDLER/ died 9th June 1965/ aged 85 years/ At rest

2803 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ William Joseph/ the beloved husband of/ Alice MEDLER/ who departed this life/ 22nd March 1939/ aged 75 years/ Not dead to those who loved him/ not lost but gone before/ he lives with us in memory still/ and will for ever more/ also Alice his beloved wife/ who died 25th April 1946/ aged 78 years/ Re-united
[Plaque] Walter Charles MEDLER 14 Feb 1964 aged 75
Mary Louisa 21 Oct 1987 aged 96

2804 In/ loving [mem]ory of/ Will[iam N]ORTON/ who died 14th July 1939/ aged 78 years/ A loving husband here/ he lived in hope and died in peace/ we hope his joys will never cease

2805 [Flower holder] In/ memory of/ Olive E/ CLARKE/ died/ April 30 1939/ Not forgotten

2806 [Kerb, but no inscription found]

2807 [Headstone and kerb] Fred WALLER 13 Oct 1953 aged 63
Gertrude Esther WALLER 9 Jul 1980 aged 83

2808 [Kerb]  In loving memory of/ Arthur James SAVAGE died 30th April 1954 aged 75 years/ and of his wife Florence Harriet died 9th June 1965 aged 80 years/ Ever in our thoughts

2809 Wilfred William ELLIS 2 Jul 1902  13 Apr 1976
Hilda ELLIS 17 Apr 1908   30 Nov 1993

2810 [Brass plate] Joy GIBSON


2901 Ethel Charlotte OLIVER 16 Jun 1973 aged 66
William OLIVER 10 Feb 1985 aged 83

2902 Robert NORTON 16 Feb 1973 aged 80
May Ethel 18 Mar 1980 aged 82

2903 Charles NORTON 5 Apr 1982 aged 87
Ethel 9th Nov 1991 aged 87

2904 In sacred memory of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ Francis MATTHEWSON/ who departed this life 3rd Decbr 1931/ aged 71 years/ What though in lonely grief I sigh/ for her beloved no longer nigh/ submissive would I still reply/ Thy will be done/ also of the above/ Francis MATTHEWSON/ who joined her in Heaven 13th October 1943/ aged 81 years/ Re-united
[Plaque] also the ashes of Lily Isabel TAYLOR/ died 19th January 1971/ aged 74 years/ Gone on before

2905 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ William/ the beloved husband of/ Alice ELLIS/ who died April 2nd 1931/ aged 57 years/ He is gone but not forgotten/ never will his memory fade/ loving hearts will always linger/ round the spot where he is laid/ also of/ Alice ELLIS/ died Oct 29th 1952/ aged 80 years/ Re-united

2906 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Walter Charles BURTON/ who passed away Jan 19th 1933/ aged 69 years/ Though lost in sight to memory ever dear/ also of/ Emily Anne/ beloved wife of the above/ who passed away Nov 20th 1938/ aged 71 years/ Life’s work well done life’s crown well won/ then comes rest

2907 Precious memories of our dear parents/ Sarah Elizabeth NORTON/ called to rest 17th June 1937/ aged 64 years/ and Walter her beloved husband/ 7th June 1951/ aged 84 years/ Safe in the mansions of love/ they will for ever rest

2908 Charles Francis MATTHEWSON 5 Jun 1976 aged 70
Rosa Gladys 22 Apr 2002 aged 92

2909 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Anna the beloved wife of Robert RICHES who died Decr 3rd 1940 aged 81 years/ also of Robert RICHES her beloved husband who died Feby 11th 1945 aged 84 years/ Re-united


3001 [Headstone and kerb] Sleeping/ In loving memory of/ Elizabeth BACON/ died 26th December 1947/ aged 73 years/ Asleep in God’s beautiful garden/ sheltered from sorrow and pain/ some day when life’s journey is ended/ I shall meet you dear wife again/ also of/ Edmund BACON/ died 1st February 1960/ aged 92 years/ Re-united

3002 In memory of/ Our dear parents/ Frederick HUBBARD/ died 16th Feb 1966/ aged 70/ and/ Mabel HUBBARD/ died 2nd April 1977/ aged 90/ Re-united

3003 [Open book in kerb] Treasured/ memories/ of/ our darling/ son/ Robert Brian/ CLARKE/ born/ 21st Jun 1947/ died/ 20th Aug 1947
[Kerb] Robert William CLARKE born 6th March 1925 died 27th Oct 1992/ A dear dad, husband, brother and granddad

3004 In loving memory of/ John BIRCHAM/ the beloved husband of/ Julia Esther BIRCHAM/ died 19th May 1928/ aged 70 years/ Till the resurrection morn/ also/ Julia Esther/ wife of the above/ died 14th June 1948/ aged 89 years

3005 [East side of headstone] George Ernest GRAVES 16 Jan 1967 aged 83
Sarah Ann GRAVES 21 Oct 1973 aged 77
[West side of headstone] Frank Edney DAYNES 29 Oct 1992 aged 78
Elizabeth Gladys 9 Jul 2002 aged 84

3006 Ernest WALLER 1 Jan 1986 aged 76
Kate 9 Jul 1972 aged 77

3007 In loving memory of/ James BIRCHAM/ died 17th Jan 1937/ aged 70 years/ The call was sudden the shock severe/ we never thought his end so near/ only those who have lost can tell/ the pain of parting without farewell/ also Sarah Ann his beloved wife/ died 19th Jan 1942/ aged 80 years/ You always said we’d miss you/ your words have proved quite true/ we lost our best and dearest pal/ dear mum when we lost you

3008 [Kerb] Treasured memories of/ Frederick George PALMER who died 8th Oct 1950 aged 72 years/ also of his beloved wife/ Margaret Ethel May who died 20th March 1955 aged 74 years/ Peace perfect peace


3101 In/ loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ William HOWARD/ who died Jan 2nd 1928/ aged 46 years/ Peace perfect peace

3102 In loving memory of/ my grandparents/ George Frederick/ WALLER/ died 12th January 1928/ aged 62 years/ and/ Charlotte WALLER/ died 30th August 1934/ aged 71 years

3103 Treasured memories of/ my dear parents/ Frederick ELLIS/ died 22nd April 1924/ aged 32 years/ also/ May Ann ELLIS/ died 11th December 1925/ aged 33 years/ and my dearly loved brother/ Geoffrey ELLIS/ died 14th March 1943/ aged 21 years

3104 In loving memory of/ Robert KING/ born May 21st 1837/ died May 20th 1922/ My soul at last a rest has found/ a rest that will not fail/ a sure and certain anchrage found/ in Christ within the vail

3105 Evelyn May BURTON 27 Dec 1991 aged 64
Fred BURTON 1 Feb 2005 aged 85

3106 Mary Ann BLYTH 27 Mar 1971 aged 76
John 3 April 1978 aged 84

3107 [Open book. Many individual letters missing] In loving memory/of/ Margaret E  BURTON/ who died 2nd June 1933/ aged 38/ also John BURTON/ died Nov 25th 1915 aged 61 or 81/ The Lord is my Shepherd

3108 Russell James WALLER 14 Oct 1995 aged 69

3109 [Kerb] My dear wife Madeliene Rose CHAPMAN/ who passed away 19th April 1949 aged 21 years/ darling daughter of/ Albert & Beatrice FULLER/ In God’s keeping

3110 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Andrew William MITCHELL who fell asleep 27 Jan 1933 aged 61 years/ It is not goodbye only goodnight

3111 Beatrice Maud FULLER 7 Oct 1956 aged 51
Albert FULLER 28 Oct 1978 aged 75
Daughter Madeleine Rose CHAPMAN 19 Apr 1949 aged 21

3112 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ William Robert PALMER/ died Jan 13th 1939 aged 73/ At rest


3201 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Sarah Jane/ the beloved wife of/ Thomas MATTHEWSON/ who died 26 Oct 1937/ aged 57 years/ One of the best in every way/ loved and missed more every day/ peacefully sleeping free from pain/ In God’s own time we shall meet again

3202 In loving memory/ of/ Thomas/ beloved husband of/ Elizabeth GIBSON/ who died June 12th 1921/ aged 81 years/ No one knows how much we miss him/ none but aching hearts can tell/ Earth has lost him Heaven has gained him/ Jesus doeth all things well/ also of/ Elizabeth GIBSON/ who died Feby 25th 1925/ aged 82 years/ We loved her yes no tongue can tell/ how much we loved her and how well/ Christ loved her too and thought it best/ to take her home with Him to rest

3203 [Scroll in kerb] In loving memory of/ Robert Charles/ the beloved husband of/ Harriet SUTTON/ who died 5 May 1921/ aged 38 years [BR says of Marsham]/ also of Florence Katherine/ their beloved daughter/ who died 17th Febry 1930/ aged 19 years/ Safe in the arms of Jesus

3204 In loving memory of/ Alexander MEDLER/ the beloved husband of/ Rosetta MEDLER/ who died December 5th 1912/ aged 75 years/ Father in Thy gracious keeping/ leave we now thy servant sleeping/ Hymn 401 A&M/ also of his wife/ Rosetta Mary/ died Feb 3rd 1932/ aged 93 years

3205 In sacred memory of/ William GILHAM/ born May 19th 1839/ died April 29th 1908/ Here we have no continuing city/ Heb XIII. 14./ It will not be long our journey here/ each broken sigh and falling tear/ will soon be gone and all will be/ a cloudless sky a wave less sea

3206 In loving memory of/ Edward COLE/ who died Janry 24th 1911/ aged 72 years/ Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall/ never die

3207 In loving memory of/ Edith Mary Jane/ the beloved wife of/ Alfred MATTHEWSON/ who departed this life August 1st 1912/ aged 26 years/ Beneath Thy cross she loved to stand/ like Mary in Thy dying hour/ that blessings from Thy pierced hand/ might clothe her with undying power

3208 In loving memory of/ Robert FARROW/ died March 12th 1919/ aged 82/ also Ann his wife/ died March 24th 1911/ aged 69/ Dear is the grave where our loved ones are laid/ sweet is the memory that never shall fade/ leaves may wither and fall from the tree/ if others forget you never shall we/ also Jack BEAN/ grandson/ died of wounds Jany 7th 1917/ aged 19/ Greater love hath no man than he that giveth/ his life for his friends

3209 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Rhoda Blanche/ the dearly loved wife of/ Arthur Daniel BURTON/ who entered into rest Nov 15th 1934/ aged 71 years/ So he giveth his beloved sleep

3210 Clifford William PALMER 4 Jun 1978 aged 74
Esther Ann PALMER 4 Feb 2001 aged 94


3301 In loving memory of/ Susannah COLE/ who died June 19th 1911/ aged 33 years/ Father in thy gracious keeping/ leave we now thy servants sleeping

3302 In/ loving memory/ of/ Robert SAVAGE Ex PC/ who died August 14th 1905/ aged 60 years/ also of his beloved wife/ Margaret Ann/ who died April 2nd 1933/ aged 86 years/ Peace perfect peace/ our days on the Earth are as a shadow/ and there is none abiding

3303 [Headstone and shield in kerb] In/ loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Walter BURTON/ who passed away Jan 29th 1933/ aged 74 years/ We have lost Heaven has gained/ one of the best the World contained/ also of his beloved wife/ Clara Priscilla/ who passed away/ April 28th 1942/ aged 76 years/ Re-united
[Shield] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Walter BURTON/ who died 29th Janry 1933 aged 74 years/ For 47 years he was the secretary of the/ Royal Marsham Lodge of Oddfellows in Hevingham/ and this tablet is erected to his memory by members/ of the club in token of their affection and respect/
Well done thou good and faithful servant/ enter thou into the joy of the Lord


3401 In/ loving memory of/ Robert/ the beloved husband of/ Ann GIBSON/ who died Febry 14th 1904/ aged 74 years/ Death no warning to me gave/ but quickly called me to the grave/ O haste to Christ make no delay/ for no one knows their dying day/ also of his wife/ Ann GIBSON/ died Febry 5th 1912/ aged 79 years

3402 In loving memory of/ James MEDLER/ who died July 7th 1898/ aged 25 years/ Peace perfect peace death shadowing us and ours/ Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers/ it is enough Earth’s struggles soon shall cease/ and Jesus call us to Heaven’s perfect peace

3403 In loving memory of/ Rachel Ann/ the beloved wife of/ John WALLER/ who died 29th March 902/ aged 44 years [BR says of Felthorpe]/ In the midst of life we are in death/ A faithful wife and mother good and kind no one on Earth to us like thee we find

3404 In ever loving memory/ of/ Leonard John the dearly loved son of/ Leonard & Charlotte MEDLER/ who was accidentally killed May 26 1915/ in his 18th year/ also of their dearly loved daughter/ Ada Beatrice/ who died May 13th 1907/ aged 1 year/ I month/ And with the morn those angel faces smile/ which we have loved long since and lost awhile

3405 In loving memory of/ Charlotte Eliza MEDLER/ who died 20th June 1953/ aged 78 years/ also of her beloved husband/ Leonard John/ who died 13th September 1953/ aged 79 years/ At rest

3406 In loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth/ the dearly beloved wife of/ James WALLER/ in Brundall/ who departed this life/ April 1908/ aged 56 years [BR says of Brundall]/ In this world are many changes/ but the memories still remain/ O the loved one who has left us/ whom we hope to meet again


WEST END OF CHURCHYARD

Rows 40 and 41 are to the south of the church tower

4001 [Leaning against church porch] In memory of/ John Miller GLADDEN/ who departed this life/ Dec 1 1792/ aged 34 years [BR says farmer]/ Adieu vain World I’ve known enough of thee/ and now I am careless what thou say’st of me/ what faults thou see in me care to shun/ look but at home enough is to be done

4002 [Leaning against church porch] Sacred/ to the memory of/ William GLADDEN/ (late of Sall)/ who departed this life/ the 7th of Sept 1809/ aged 55 years

4003 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ the wife of/ William HILL/ who died Jul 2nd 1815 [BR says 1817/ aged 73 years

4004 In memory of/ Sarah the daughter of/ Willm and Eliz HILL/ who died Dec 12 1797/ aged 21 years [died of consumption]

4005 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John HILL/ who departed this life/ the 14th of Febry/ 1855/ aged 39 years

4006 [Top unreadable]/ also Sarah his wife/ who died 1779/ aged 49 years/ [?] dead and cometh judgement

4007 In/ memory of/ Thos STOCKING/ who died 1 of July/ 1825/ aged 65 years


4101 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ William Francis/ PALMER/ who died Febry 13th 1893/ aged 75 years/ Dear father thy toil on Earth is o’er/ thou art gone upon high/ to rest for ever with the Lord/ who brought Salvation nigh

4102 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Louisa/ the beloved wife of/ William Francis/ PALMER/ who died May 5th 1880/ aged 59 years/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our home/ which never can be filled

4103 In/ memory of/ Francis PALMER/ who departed this life/ the 24th of Sepr/ 1852/ aged 61 years

4104 In/ memory of/ John/ the beloved son of/ William Louis/ PALMER/ who departed this life/ the 28th Aug/ 1859/ aged 5 years/ Though but a child [I] humbly own/ many sinful things [I] have done/ yet Jesus died upon the tree/ to pardon children such as me

4105 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ the wife of/ Thomas SMITH/ who died I of April 1782/ aged 31 years/  Stop reader let this solemn truth/ your weary heart and soul engage/ a worm is in the bud of youth/ as well as at the root of age
[Based on “Read ye that run, the solemn truth/ with which I charge my page/ a worm is in the bud of youth/ and at the root of age” William Cowper 1787]
But go not hence till thou hast heard/ one precious joyful truth beside/ all that fear & love the Lord/ eternal life does Christ provide

4106 In memory of/ [Matilda] MEDLER/ who died March 7 1767/ aged 60 years/ also Wm MEDLER/ her husband/ who died Jan 26 1789 aged 79 years [BR says broom maker]

4107 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Joseph CRICKMAY/ the beloved husband of/ Susan CRICKMAY/ born October 7th 1834/ died August 3rd 1866

4108 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann the wife of/ John THURSTON/ who died 7th of Janry/ 1833/ aged 37 years

4109 Sacred/ to th memory of/ Jonathan/ KNIGHTS/ who died December 31/ 1852/ aged 86 years/ [But to do] justly and to love mercy and/ to walk humbly with thy God [Micah Ch 6 v 8]

4110/ In memory of/ John MITCHELL/ died November [BR says October] 20th/ 1876/ aged 61 years


4201 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Susannah SAVAGE/ of Hevingham Norfolk/ the beloved mother of/ Mr F SAVAGE of King’s Lynn/ born 13th March 1808/ died 22nd October 1896/ Rest in the Lord

4202 In/ loving memory of/ Mary Ann AUSTIN/ wife of/ William AUSTIN/ born Jan 7 1827/ died June 18 1899/ I will come again and receive you unto/ myself St John XIV. 3.

4203 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Ruth Elizabeth/ beloved wife of/ Walter GIBSON/ died 3rd March 1939/ aged 58 years/ In heavenly love abiding/ also of the above/ Walter GIBSON/ died 16 Dec 1953/ aged 78 years/ Resting where no shadows fall

4204 In loving memory of/ Robert MEDLER/ who departed this life/ 5th April 1898/ aged 65 years/ Be ye also ready for in such an hour as/ ye think not the Son of man cometh

4205 In loving memory/ of/ my beloved husband/ John DAINES/ who departed this life/ December 18 1889/ aged 50/ “Brethren if a man be overtaken in a [fault ye which are spiritual restore such an one in the spirit of meekness considering thyself lest thou also be tempted.” Few words are readable, reconstructed from Galatians Ch 6 v 1]

4206 In ever loving memory/ of/ Charles/ the eldest beloved son of/ Joshua & Sarah MEDLER/ who died May 9th 1919/ aged 49 [BR says of Westgate]/ Kind and gentle to all/ he bore with patience and meekness/ his share of this world’s sorrows/ and accidentally passed to his rest

4207 in/ affectionate remembrance of/ Mary Ann/ the dearly beloved wife of/ William Francis/ PALMER/ who died May 29th 1890/ aged 66 years/ The Lord be with us/ In the midst of life [we are] in death

4208 To meeting again/ In loving memory of/ John PALMER/ the beloved husband of Ann PALMER/ who died 21st Novr 1892/ in his 32nd year/ We love him who no tongue can tell/ how much we love and how well/ God love him too and thought it best/ to take him home with Him to rest/ had he asked us well we know/ we should have cried spare this blow/ yes with streaming eyes should pray/ Lord we love him let him stay

4209 [Leaning against the west end of the church] Here lieth ye body of/ Thomas ye son of/ G    DROBY    5 day of 1735/ aged four years and six months

4210 In/ memory of/ Juniper OLIVER/ who died 3d of May/ 18[2]6/ aged 46 years/ Affliction sore long time I bore physicians were in vain/ till God did please to give me ease/ and freed me from my pain

4211 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann the wife of/ Juniper OLIVER/ who died 9th Oct/ 1844/ aged 67 years/ My flesh shall slumber in the ground/ till the last trumpets joyful sound/ then burst the grave with sweet surprise/ and in my Saviour’s image rise


4301 [Base of broken cross]
[West side] In loving memory/ of/ Walter/ the loved husband/ of Julia GIBSON/ died June 9 1896/ aged 25 years/ also their beloved son/ William/ died Nov 12 1907/ aged 12 years

4302 In loving memory/ of/ Eliza/ the dearly beloved wife of/ John ALLEN/ who departed this life/ July 18th 1889/ aged 52 years/ Jesus lives to Him the throne/ over all the World is given/ may we go where she is gone/ rest and reign with her in Heaven

4303 In loving memory/ of/ Susannah/ the dearly beloved daughter of/ John & Eliza ALLEN/ who departed this life/ April 22nd 1890/ aged 22 years/ Safely safely gathered in/ far from sorrow far from sin/ passed beyond pale grief and pain/ death for thee is truest gain
For our loss we must not weep/ nor our loved ones long to keep/ from the home of rest and peace/ where all sin and sorrow cease

4304 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Francis/ the beloved son of/ Robert and Dinah/ BASEY/ who died Decr 12 1879/ aged 39 years/ A faithful son a brother dear/ a loving friend lies buried here/ in prime of life God did him take/ in this cold earth his bed to make

4305 Sacred to the memory/ of/ Edmund THURSTON/ who died June [BR says Jan] 19th 1821/ aged 70 years/ also Frances his wife/ who died June 30th 1829/ aged 75 years

4306 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Everelder/ the dearly beloved daughter of/ William and Everelder/ PALMER/ who died November 16th 1886/ aged 15 years/ Don’t weep for me my parents dear/ although I die so young/ my heavenly Father thought it best/ to take me to His home

4307 In loving remembrance/ of/ Charlotte Lydia Ann/ the beloved daughter of/ John and Mary A DAINES/ who departed this life/ July 10th 1884/ aged 6 years/ Oh we miss her but how sadly/ bleeding hearts alone can tell/ Earth has lost her Heaven has found her/ Jesus hath done all things well


4401 In loving memory of/ Robert/ the beloved husband of/ Susan MARLER/ who died August 15th 1893/ aged 67 years/ Be ye also ready for in such an/ hour as ye think not the Son of/ man cometh Matthew 24 c 44 v

4402 In loving memory of/ Maria/ the beloved wife of/ James BURTON/ who died march 24th 1904/ aged 87 years/ Bless the Lord O my soul and all that/ is within me bless His holy name Psalm C111.1.

4403 In loving memory of/ James/ the beloved husband of/ Maria BURTON/ who died June 2nd 1891/ aged 77 years/ I am not alone/ Thou art with me Thy rod/ and Thy staff they comfort me

4404 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ William/ the second and beloved son of/ John and Mary Ann/ BURTON/ who died December 27th 1876/ aged 21 years/ [1 line unreadable]

4405 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Walter Daniel WATTS/ the beloved son of/ Samuel and Frances WATTS/ who died March 10th 1886/ aged 35 years/ Farewell my parents dear/ why do we mourn departing friends/ or shake at death’s alarms/ tis but the voice that Jesus sends/ to call us to His arms

4406 In loving memory of/ Frances/ the beloved wife of/ Samuel WATTS/ who died 26th August/ 1889/ aged 66 years/ Samuel WATTS/ who died 11th Decbr/ 1898/ aged 85 years/ I have had my share of sufferings here/ also my share of worldly care/ and I hope everlasting joys to find/ glory to them I leave behind

4407 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Ann WIGHTON/ who died January 4th/ 1851/ aged 77 years

4408 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Chas WIGHTON/ who died December 4th/ 1851/ aged 75 years

4409 In/ memory of/ John FULLER/ who died Novr 13th 1869/ aged 48 years/ In the midst of life we are in death

4410 In/ loving memory of/ Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ Robert BASEY/ who died Nov 22 1880/ aged 72 years/ Blessed are the dead which die/ in the Lord Rev XIV. 13.


4501 In loving memory of/ John G PHILLIPO/ the beloved husband of/ Emily G PHILLIPO/ who died January 25th 1926/ aged 81 years/ God takes our loved ones from our homes/ but never from our hearts/ also Emily/ his beloved wife/ who died March 5th 1932/ aged 74 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

4502 In loving memory/ of/ William [John]/ the beloved husband of/ Everelder PALMER/ who died February 18th 1910/ aged 67 years/ also Everelder/ his beloved wife/ who died January 29th 1910/ aged 62 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the/ Lord they rest from their labours/ and their works do follow them Rev XIV. 13.

4503 In loving memory of/ Robert/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Mary Ann PHILLIPPO/ who died May 16th 1891/ aged 87 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath/ taken away blessed be the name of/ the Lord. His end was peace/ also of/ Mary Ann PHILLIPPO/ who died June 12th 1893/ aged 79 years/ Trust in the Lord and wait patiently for Him

4504 In loving memory of/ George DACK/ who died July 1st 1894/ aged 50 years/ also of/ Elizabeth/ his beloved wife/ who died Octbr 27th 1899/ aged 65 years/ One day the heavenly sower/ shall reap where He hath sown/ and come again rejoicing/ and with Him bring His own

4505 In/ memory of/ Edward WIGHTON/ who died 26th July 1869/ aged 61 years/  Remember me as you pass by/ as you are now so once was I/ as I am now so must you be/ prepare for death and follow me

4506 In/ memory of/ Susan/ the beloved wife of/ Benjamin ALLEN/ who died March 23rd/ 1878/ aged 41 years/ Safe in the arms of Jesus/ safe on His gentle breast/ there by His love [o’ershaded]/ sweetly my soul [shall] rest

4507 In/ memory of/ James GILLHAM/ who died/ on the 7th of June/ 1868/ aged 56 years/ O reader/ prepare to meet thy God/ also of/ Maria his wife/ who died June 27th  1879/ aged 76 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

4508 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Charles MEDLER/ who died July 28th 1871/ aged 82 years [BR says buried 26 Jul aged 67/ also of/ Mary his wife/ who died June 26th 1880/ aged 77 years/ Resting in hope of glorious/ resurrection

4509 In/memory of/ William MEDLAR/ who died March 2nd 1875/aged 45 years/ Leaving a wife and 6 children to/ mourn their loss/
Mourn not for me my wife and children dear/ I am not dead but sleeping here/ my wearied limbs are now at rest/ suffering and pain with me are o’er/
Prepare to meet thy God

4510 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Thomas SCOTT/ who departed this life/ December 27th 1876/ aged 60 years


4601 [Broken cross]
[West side] In/ loving memory/ of/ Martha SEELY/ who passed away/ May 20th 1905/ aged 62 years/ In the midst of life we/ are in death

4602 In/ loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Israel Charles Neal MEDLER/ who died July 28th 1934/ aged 77 years/ A faithful mother so true and kind/ no one on Earth like thee we’ll find/ Abide with me

4603 In loving memory of/ Israel Charles Neal MEDLER/ dearly loved husband of/ Mary Ann MEDLER/ who died Nov 7th 1930/ aged 72 years/ Tis sweet to know that we shall meet/ where partings are no more/ and that the one we loved so well/ has only gone before

4604 [Cross]
[West side] In loving memory/ of/ Rosa Sophia/ the dearly beloved daughter of/ Israel Charles & Mary Ann/ MEDLER/ died 6th 1900/ aged 18 years/ Christ will gather in His own/ to the place where she is gone/ where her heart and [treasure lie/ where our life is His on high]  

4605 In loving memory of/ Thomas MEDLER/ who departed this life/ 7th April 1893/ aged 77 years/ Like as a father pitieth his children/ the Lord pitieth them that fear Him/ for He knoweth our frame He remember/eth that we are dust/ also of Caroline his wife/ died 17th March 1905/ aged 84 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

4606 In loving memory of/ Martha Mary/ the beloved wife of/ Thomas J M MEDLER/ who died Novbr 22nd 1892/ aged 32 years/ Jesus said unto her I am the resurrection/ and the life he that believeth in Me/ though he were dead yet shall he live/ he whosoever liveth and believeth in/ Me shall never die John XI. 25./ also of the above/ Thomas [James Neale] MEDLER/ who died Febry 12th 1903/ aged 42 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken/ away blessed be the name of the Lord

4607 In/ loving memory/ of/ Hannah/ beloved wife of/ Thomas J MEDLER/ who died Febry 1st 1920/ aged 64 years [BR says of Buxton Heath]/ Lord into Thy gracious keeping/ leave we now thy servant sleeping

4608 In loving memory of/ Sarah MATTHEWSON who died April 28th 1924/ aged 85 years/ When the soft dews of kindly sleep/ my wearied eyelids gently steep/ be my last thought how sweet to rest/ for ever on my Saviour’s breast

4609 In loving memory of/ Willm MATTHEWSON/ who died March 23rd 1897/ aged 60 years/ Earth to earth and dust to dust/ calmly now the words we say/ leaving him to sleep in trust/ till the resurrection day/ Father in Thy gracious keeping/ leave we now Thy servant sleeping

4610 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Robert SEELY/ who died November 2nd/ 1875/ aged 65 years/ Sarah SEELY/ his beloved wife/ who died March 2nd/ 1915/ aged 97 years [BR says of Kerdiston]

4611 In affectionate remembrance of/ Robert SEELY/ who died Novr 2nd/ 1880/ aged 29 years

4612 In/ memory of/ Sophia/ the beloved daughter of/ William and Lucy/ BECK/ who died Feby 22nd 1869/ aged 13 years/ Weep not for me my parents dear/ though I was called away so young/ the fewer years the fewer sins/ for God’s will it must be done

4613 In memory of/ Lucy/ the beloved wife of/ William BECK/ who died June 1st 1876/ aged 64 years/ Farewell dear mother thou art gone/ the battle fought victory won/ the prize is gained and thou art blest/ thy home is in the land of rest

4614 In/ memory of/ William BECK/ who died June 22nd/ 1882/ aged 68 years/ [2 lines unreadable]

4615 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Jeremiah PYE/ who died Augst 12th 1880/ aged 76 years/ O Lord in Thee have I trusted/ let me never be confounded

4616 In affectionate remembrance/ Amelia/ wife of/ Jeremiah PYE/ who departed this life/ May 28th 1884/ aged 78 years/ For as in Adam all die even so in/ Christ shall all be made alive/ 1 Cor XV c 22 v

4617 In/ memory of/ Edward Cobitt/ the son of/ Samuel & Sarah/ RUDD/ born March 15th 1831/ died March 31st 1856/ I am not dead but sleepeth

4618 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ Samuel RUDD/ born March 28th 1802/ died March 19th 1865

4619 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Samuel RUDD/ born May 8th 1805/ died April 1st 1872/ Be thou faithful unto death and I/ will give thee a crown of life

4620 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ William CLARKE/ who died Decr 28th 1875/ aged 69 years/ Prepare to meet thy God

4621 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Robert BASEY/ who departed this life/ the 10th of Feb/ 1859/ aged 80 years/ My friends in time prepare/ for that deserves your greatest care/ this life you see have no stay/ its like a shadow soon pass away


SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCHYARD

6001 In memory of/ Sarah PEDDER/ the wife of/ Edmund PEDDER/ who/ departed this life/ the 17 of Aug 1775/ in ye 74 year of her age

6002 To the memory of/ Edmund PEDDER/ who died Febry 12 1781/ in the 81 year of his age

6003 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ John FOX/ of Hevingham/ who died 12 Jan 1861/ aged 52 years/ Thus saith the Lord [set thine] house in/ [order] for th[ou shalt] die and [not live]   II Kings XX.1.

6004 In loving memory of/ William Medler/ CROXEN [BR says William MEDLER]/ who died Decr 16th 1872/ aged 39 years/ Blessed are the dead who/ die in the Lord

6005 In/ memory of/ Mary the wife of/ Robert FRANKLAND/ who departed this life/ the 15 of July 1836/ aged 78 [or 58 or 38] years/ She was a tender mother in her life/ and to her husband an affectionate wife/ her days she ended here in pain/ in hope of everlasting joys to gain

6006 In/ memory of/ John LAWS/ died 25 March/ 1885/ in the 78 year/ of his age

6007 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah CROXTON/ the daughter Joseph LAWS/ who died June 7th/ 1840/ aged 52 years


6101 To the memory of/ Hannah daughter of/ James [TRAMPLETT]/ who died Sept 2 1760/ in the 25 year of her age [BR says young woman]

6102 To the memory of/ Hannah the wife of/ James [TRAMPLETT]/ who died Nov 14 1763/ in the 55 year of her age/ also Hannah LILLEY/ her grand child/ aged 9 years

6103 [John TRAMPLETT] who died May/ 1766/ aged 64 years [BR says elderly man]

6104 John PREWER 18 Sep 1943 – 5 Aug 2001

6105 James Albert MATTHEWSON 26 Jun 2005 aged 92

6106 Ernest BOND 17 Dec 2000 aged 79

6107 Stanley R CUTTING 22 Dec 1998 aged 68

6108 Mabel Dorothy SZUKALSK 15 Dec 1998 aged 79

6109 Malcolm James OLIVER 18 Jul 1931 – 25 Mar 2005

Jean 5 Sep 1933 – 31 Jan 2003

6110 Joan Catherine LAMBERT 27 Oct 1998 aged 73


6201 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Maria SAVAGE/ who departed this life/ the 16th of Feb 1806 [BR says 1807]/ in the 30th year/ of her age/ Farewell dear friends to you I bid adieu/ what in my power was, I have done for you/ the time is past for me to toil in pain/ but hope in Heaven to meet with you again

6202 In/ memory of/ [BR says Theophilus son of] daughter of/ Thos & Mary CRANE/    Nov 1793/ aged 7 years/ also Henry their son/ who died Febry 21st 1799/ aged 27 years [BR says weaver]


6301 To the memory of/ Robert BIRD/ late of Morton Hall/ who departed this life/ June 2nd 1843/ aged 54 years/ also Thos Willm son/ of the above/ who died March 6th 1845/ aged 22 years

6302 [Brass plate on wooden cross] Kathleen MORGAN

6303 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ John BIRCHAM/ who died Febry 23 1886/ aged 53 years/ Say is not death a gain to him/ whose life to God was given/ gladly on Earth his eyes he closed/ to open them in Heaven/ His toil is past his work is done/ and he is full blest/ he fought the fight the victory won/ and entered into rest

6304 Vera GIBSON 28 Apr 2008 aged 91

6305 [Brass plate on wooden cross] Doreen Phyllis WARD 30 Nov 2007 aged 88

6306 Billy Dominic MEDLER 19 Aug 2001

6307 Doris May MEDLER 30 Nov 2006 aged 86

6308 Denise LEVERETT 4 Feb 1954 – 13 Dec 2005

6309 Doreen Joyce CRANE 27 May 2004 aged 78

6310 George Neville STEVENS 1953 – 2004

6311 [Brass plate on wooden cross] Edward Benedict NOONE (Paddy) 26 1 1922 – 11 5 2002


6401 In/ memory of/ Wm M ATHOWE/ who died June 1834/ aged [9] years/ also of/ David ATHOWE/ who died July 1840/ I know my Redeemer liveth/ Prepare to meet thy God

6402 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William CROME/ the husband of/ Mary CROME/ who died 14th of March [buried 9 May]/ 1832/ aged 42 years/ How short is life how certain death/ our days alas how few/ this mortal life is but a breath/ it is like the morning dew

6403 In loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth NORTON/ who died August 26th 1913/ aged 84 years/ Rest on dear mother thy labour’s o’er/ thy willing hands shall toil no more/ no friend on Earth like thee I find/ so faithful true and kind/ also of/ William NORTON/ beloved husband of the above/ who died November 7th 1918/ aged 88 years [BR says of Buxton Heath]/ I heard the voice of Jesus say/ come unto me and rest/ lay down thy weary one lay down/ thy head upon my breast/ Fondly we loved them they are dear to us still


6501[Fallen headstone] In/ memory of/ Willm WATKER/ who died 8th Oct/ 1826/ aged 28 years/ and/ James his son/ who died 30th June/ 1851/ aged 29 years/ Be also ready for in such an hour as/ ye know not the Son of man cometh

6502 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Robert ATHOWE/ who departed this life/ the 11th of Sepr 1839/ aged 87 years/ So man lieth down and riseth not/ till the heavens be no more they/ shall not awake nor be raised/ out of their sleep

6503 In/ loving memory of/ Mary Ann MAYES/ who departed this life/ Dec 23rd 1926/ aged 87 years/ The Lord will know his own/ when He cometh to make up His jewels/ also of/ William MAYES/ her husband/ who followed on April 9th 1929/ aged 91 years


6601 [Headstone fallen face down]

6602 [Fallen headstone] In/ loving memory of/ Albert CLIMPSON/ who died 13th Sept 1938/ aged 78 years/ His end was peace

6603 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Ann SPARKES/ who died Decr 15th 1879/ aged 81 years/ Home at last thy labour done/ safe and blest thy victory won/ Jordan past from pain set free/ angels now have welcomed thee

6604 In/ loving memory of/ Fanny widow of the [late]/ Samuel STONE/ of this parish/ who died Janry 16 1889/ in the 71 year of her age/ Blessed are the dead which die in the/ Lord


6701 In memory of/ Eliz wife of/ John SENDALE/ who died 11 Dec/ 1798/ aged 80 years [BR says of Aylsham]

6702 [Unreadable]

6703 Robert NORTON who died Decr 11 1878/ aged 34 years/ [I] shine in the light of God/ His likeness stamps my brow/ through the valley of death my feet [have] trod/ but I reign in glory now

6704 To the memory of/ Esaias NORTON/ died Sept 3rd 1910/ aged 73 years/ and of/ Elizabeth NORTON/ died June 2nd 1928/ aged 85 years/ At rest

[Esaias is the New Testament (Greek) form of the name Isaiah]


6801 [On brass plate affixed to a bench by the entrance gate] Presented by Hevingham W.I. in memory/ of their president Mrs Nellie FRANCIS/ The Queens Silver Jubilee year 1977

Burials from 1923 onwards have not been verified against the burial register

John Pepperdine

Mary Mitchell

Summer 2009