Norfolk Epitaphs:East Raynham memorial inscriptions

The memorial inscriptions in the church, war memorial & churchyard at East Raynham St Mary in central Norfolk

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Recorded in clockwise sequence from entrance porch

C001 [Plaque on wall at base of tower] Soli Deo Gloria/ The nave aisles and tower of this church/ were rebuilt by the fifth/ Marquis TOWNSHEND/ at his sole cost/ The chancel being rebuilt by/ Richard PHAYRE rector/ This edifice was opened for/ divine service on Friday/ April 17th 1868

C002 [Roll of honour not reproduced here]

C003 [White plaque on North wall of nave] In loving memory of/ sergt Herbert William Leonard SOUTHGATE/ 1/5th Norfolk Regt/ killed in action at the battle of Gaza/ April 19th 1917/ aged 28 years/ 2nd son of/ Herbert William and Hannah SOUTHGATE/ Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory/ through our Lord Jesus Christ/ I Cor XV Chap 57 v

C004 [Brass in north aisle] Robert GODFREY 1522

C005 [Window in east wall of north aisle has inscription similar to C017]

C006 [White monument on north wall of choir] Sacred to the memory of/ Rear Admiral John 4th Marquis TOWNSHEND/ born at Balls Park, Hertford March 28th 1798/ died at Raynham Hall September 10th 1863/ To all/ frank, generous, guileless, just/ as husband father friend loving and beloved/ attached to his tenantry kind to the poor/ a disinterested and consistent supporter of liberal principles of government/ and a humble and undoubting believer in the Word of God/ and of salvation through a divine redeemer/ His remains were at his own desire/ deposited in the family vault in the church of All Saints Hertford/ This tablet/ briefly recording his worth/ has been erected by his afflicted widow and children

C007 [White plaque on north wall of choir] In proud memory of/ Nicholas Townshend DURHAM/ Lieutenant Grenadier Guards/ beloved son of/ James Cuninghame DURHAM/ and the Lady Agnes DURHAM/ and grandson of/ the 5th Marquis TOWNSHEND/ He gave his life at Mareth/ 17th March 1943/ Deus meus in te confide

C008 [White plaque on north wall of choir] Sacred to the memory of/ Elizabeth Jane/ widow of Rear Admiral John 4th Marquis TOWNSHEND/ and eldest daughter of Rear Admiral Lord George STUART/ who was born July 18th 1803 and whose spirit loved and lamented/ left this World January 27th 1877/ Farewell with honour peace and love/ be thy dear memory blest [The death is registered at Marylebone RD in London]

C009 [White memorial on north wall of choir] In memory of/ the Rt Honourable/ Lord Charles Vere Ferrars TOWNSHEND/ of Raynham Hall in this County/ and Tamworth Castle in the County of Warwick/ son of/ George 2nd Marquis TOWNSHEND/ he died Nov 5th 1853 aged 68/ This monument was erected by/ his widow Charlotte eldest/ daughter of General and the/ Lady Elizabeth LOFTUS/ who died on the 21st of March 1866/ and is laid here in the same grave [BR says aged 72 of St Leonards, Sussex

C010 [White plaque on north wall of choir] To the glory of God/ and/ to the blessed memory/ of/ the most honourable/ John Villiers Stuart/ 5th Marquis TOWNSHEND/ of/ Raynham Norfolk/ Halls Park, Herts/ Tamworth Castle, Warwickshire/ born 1831 died [26th Oct] 1899/ This tablet is erected by his daughter/ the Lady Agnes Elizabeth Audrey/ wife of/ James Andrew DURHAM Esqre/ attaché in diplomatic service. And now abideth faith hope charity/ these three/ but the greatest of these is charity/ I Cor XIII 13

C011[Plaque beneath window in north wall of choir] 1861 – 1924/ TOWNSHEND of Kut/ erected by his widow/ to the one whose memory will always live

C012 [Monument in north wall of altar room known as Easter Sepulcre] Orate patab3 Johis TOWNSHEND nuper de Raynham qui ob 1463/ & Rogeri TOWNSHEND militis iustic: dni Regis filii eius qui ob 1493/ & Elianore ux: eius fil willi LUNSFORD e comitat Sussex/ hic posuit J.A.D/ 1916

C013 [White plaque on south wall of altar room] This tablet is erected/ to the memory of/ Edward DEWING MA/ rector of the parishes of Rainham St Mary and St Margaret/ from the conscientious employment of/ talents/ in the service of his Heavenly Master/ and/ from the afflictions of/ his flock his family and his friends/ he was taken away/ alas!/ by an untimely death/ in the forty second year/ of his age/ 1832/ The memory of the just is blessed/ Prov X VII

C014 [White plaque on south wall of choir] In the chancel of this church are buried/ the remains of Lt General/ William Francis Bentinck LOFTUS/ Colonel of the 50th Regiment/ son of General William LOFTUS and his/ first wife Margaret/ daughter and co-heiress of MacCarrel KING Esq/ He died on the 15th September 1852/ in the 60th year of his age [BR says of Banbury, Oxon]

C015 [White plaque on south wall of choir] To the memory of/ Major Henry LOFTUS/ 71st Highland Light Infantry/ youngest son of Lt General W F B LOFTUS/ by his wife Margaret Harriet/ daughter of the venerable Arch LANGRISHE/ who having served thro’ the Crimean War/ and Central Indian Campaign/ died at Murree in India Nov 2nd 1862/ in the 39th year of his age/ Deeply and universally regretted

C016 [White monument on south wall of choir] To the memory of/ General William LOFTUS/ Colonel of the 2nd Regt of Dragoon Guards/ and Lt of the Tower of London/ who died 15th July 1831 in the 80th year of his age [BR says of Stiffkey]/ also in memory of/ the Lady Elizabeth LOFTUS/ his second wife/ daughter of George first Marquis TOWNSHEND/ by Charlotte baroness de FERRARS of Chartley/ who died March 21st 1811 in the 44th year of her age/ This tablet was erected by their children

C017 [Window at east end on south aisle] This window and the corresponding window on the north side of the altar were erected by the/ Reverend Malcolm Parker Miller McLEAN in gratitude to almighty God for his long incumbency of this parish

C018 [brass in floor of south aisle] George TOWNSHEND a boy c1500

C019 [Plaque on south wall of nave] This tablet was erected by his children/ in tender and grateful memory of/ Henry John GAYFORD/ who died Novr 7th 1918 aged 77 years/ and was buried at Syderstone/ for nearly 36 years he was agent/ for the Raynham Estate/ and for over 56 years church warden/ of this parish

C020 [Plague on south wall of nave] This tablet was erected by her husband/ and children/ in loving remembrance of/ Kate GAYFORD/ the wife of Henry John GAYFORD/ who died at East Raynham Novr 4th 1905/ and was buried in the churchyard at Syderstone/ During the 42 years that her home was in this/ parish she did what she could to lighten the/ burdens and promote the welfare and happiness/ of those around her

C021 [Plaque on south wall of nave] Sacred to the memory of/ Mr Richard FLOWERDEW/ late agent of the Raynham Estates/ born November 27th 1793/ died March 25th 1872/ This tablet erected by/ Elizabeth Marchioness TOWNSHEND and her/ son John Villiers Stuart 5th Marquis TOWNSHEND/ to record the sincere friendship and esteem/ which they felt for one who had so faithfully/ served the TOWNSHEND family for three & thirty years/ His end was peace


War memorial


WM00 [At west end of churchyard]
[east side] Greater love hath/ no man than this
[west side] In lasting memory of/ Benjamin BOGGIS/ George CARR/ Albert FOX/ James GRAVER/ Henry GREEN/ William GREEN/ Augustus NEAVE/ John NEAVE/ Richard PAINE/ Leonard SOUTHGATE/ Bertie VERTIGAN/ Cecil WEST/ 1914 – 1918
[south side] Basil BROWN/ Edgar BROWN/ Nicholas DURHAM/ John GRAVER/ Maurice KINGSFORD/ Dorothy ROFFE


In the churchyard

Each inscription is given a four digit reference eg 2317 would be the seventeenth stone in the 23rd row. Rows are numbered from East to West and stones are numbered in each row from North to South
/ indicates the end of a line
All inscriptions are on headstones unless otherwise indicated
Information added from other sources eg BR = burial register is shown in square brackets
Inscriptions dated later than about 1970 have in many cases been recorded here in abbreviated form


EAST END OF CHURCHYARD

1001 [Coped stone in kerb]
[South side] In loving memory/ Thomas William/ FRANCIS/ born Feb 23rd 1836 died June 21st 1924/ Blessed are the pure in heart [BR says of Helhoughton]
[north side] also his wife/ Susanna Emily/ died Jan 14th 1938 aged 95/ Love never faileth [BR says of Fakenham]

1002 [Cross in kerb]
[east side] In/ loving memory/ of/ Dorothy Jane FRANCIS/ died Feb 9th 1936 [aged 58 years of Twickenham]/ daughter of Thomas William/ and Susanna Emily FRANCIS/ She lived for others


1101 In memory of/ Gertrude/ daughter of/ Robert and Julia Rebecca BUTCHER/ born 25th March 1878/ died 25th January 1958 [BR says of Helhoughton]

1102 In memory of/ John Arthur BUTCHER/ eldest son of/ Robert and Julia Rebecca BUTCHER/ born at Painswhin 16th November 1867/ died there 28th February 1948 [ashes buried 4 Mar]/ also/ Alice BUTCHER/ widow of/ John Arthur BUTCHER/ and daughter of/ Arthur Richard BUTCHER/ and Ellen Elizabeth BUTCHER/ born 2nd February 1877/ died 29th May 1949 [BR says of Helhoughton]

1103 [Cross in kerb] In/ loving/ memory of/ Ellen BUTCHER/ died at West Bradenham/ Dec 26th 1931/ aged 87/ Thy will be done

1104 [Coped stone in iron rail]
[north side] William FRANCIS/ son of John & Esther FRANCIS/ died Sepr 5th 1870 aged 13 years/ also/ Edward Philip FRANCIS/ died Decr 13th 1888 aged 22 years [BR says of Twyford]
[south side] John FRANCIS/ died Decr 5th 1875 aged 48 years

1105 [Coped stone in iron rail]
[north side/ In memory of/ Mary the wife of William FRANCIS/ who died November 22nd 1879 aged 81 years As thy days so shall thy strength be
[south side] In memory of/ William FRANCIS/ who died June 8th 1880 aged 85 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Rev XIV 13 [BR says both of Broomsthorpe]

1106 [Coped stone]
[south side] In loving memory/ William died Aug 3rd 1882 in infancy/ Mary Maud died Aug 3rd 1889 aged 14/ Children of Thomas William & Susanna Emily FRANCIS [BR says both of Helhoughton]

1107 In memory of/ Mary WILKIN/ who/ departed this life/ August 30th/ 1872/ in the 76th/ year of her/ age/ Thomas WILKIN/ who/ departed this life/ March 12th/ 1881/ in the 89th/ year of his/ age

1108 In loving memory/ of/ William WILKIN/ who died/ January 9th 1900/ in his 68th year/ Christ long trusted in below/ doth not in His glory fail/ also/ Frances his widow/ who died May 13th 1907/ aged 82 years/ And there shall be night no more/ and they need no light of lamp/ neither light of the Sun for the Lord/ God shall give them light and they/ shall reign for ever and ever [BR says both of Fakenham]

1109 IHS/ In loving memory of/ Susanna Frances/ the wife of/ Henry Arthur/ GRAVER/ who died/ March 5th 1888/ aged 70 years [BR says of Raynham Hall]/ also/ Henry Arthur/ GRAVER/ who died/ October 27th/ 1893/ aged 79 years/ For if we believe that Jesus died and/ rose again even so them also which/ sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him/ wherefore comfort one another with/ these words I Thess IV 14-18

1110 In loving memory of/ Alfred GRAVER/ who died/ November 14th 1902/ aged 51 years/ What joys are lost what hopes are given/ as through this death struck World we roam/ We dream awhile that home is heaven/ we learn at last that Heaven is home/ also of/ Anna Elizabeth GRAVER/ wife of the above/ died Sept 18 1937/ aged 83 years


1201 In memory of/ Benjamin Osborne BUTCHER/ youngest son of/ Robert and Julia Rebecca BUTCHER/ born at Painswhin 28th April 1881/ died at East Rudham 8th April 1971

1202 In memory of/ Olive Mary BUTCHER/ daughter of/ Robert and Julia Rebecca BUTCHER/ born 12th August 1872/ died 8th February 1959 [BR says of Helhoughton]

1203 In memory of/ Alice BUTCHER/ daughter of/ Robert and Julia Rebecca BUTCHER/ born 6th November 1873/ died 12th September 1943 [BR says of West Beckham]

1204 In memory of/ Lieutenant Colonel/ Frederick Spurrel BUTCHER/ Royal Garrison Artillery/ second son of/ Robert and Julia Rebecca BUTCHER/ born at Painswhin 9th December 1868/ died at Langham 30th January 1940

1205 In/ memory of/ Robert BUTCHER/ who died at Painswhin/ May 25th 1889/ aged 58 years/ Come unto me all ye that labour/ and are heavy laden and I will/ give you rest Matt XI 28/ also Julia Rebecca BUTCHER/ who died May 31st 1924/ aged 79 years

1206 [Coped stone]
[North side] In memory of/ Robert Symonds BUTCHER/ who died April 19th 1860/ in the 59th year of his age [BR says of Helhoughton]
[south side] also of/ Eliza Maria his wife/ who died January 2 1872/ in the 69th year of her age [BR says of Fakenham]

1207 [Coped stone]
[north side] In memory of/ William Edward BUTCHER/ infant son of/ Robert Symonds and Eliza Maria BUTCHER/ who died the 2nd June 1839

1208 [Coped stone]
[north side] Sacred to the memory of/ Emily Susannah the only daughter/ of Richard & Susannah FLOWERDEW/ who died Feby 16th 1846 in her 19th year

1209 [ Coped stone]
[north side] Richard FLOWERDEW born Novbr 27th 1793 died March 25th 1872
[south side] Susannah FLOWERDEW born Novbr 11th 1801 died July 28th 1878 [BR says of South Raynham]

1210 God is love/ In memory of/ Susan/ the beloved wife of/ John SMITH/ who died/ Jany 10th 1878/ in the 58th year/ of her age/ [a ten]der wife a mother dear/             friend lies buried here/               with pain and gone to rest/                   her when He thought it best


1301 [Headstone leaning against tree]            Mary YOUNG/           July 1807   /   July 1809

1302 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Joyse GANT/ who departed this life/ May 14th 1851/ aged 37 years/ May she be at rest in Heaven/ [free of?] her sufferings here on Earth/ Erected by her only surviving son [BR says of Helhoughton]

1303 In memory of/ Robert BURTON/ blacksmith late of this parish/ who died July 7 1870/ aged 62 years

1304 In memory of/ John BURTON/ who departed this life/ October 8th 1883/ aged 46 years/ in the midst of life/ we are in death

1305 [behind 1304] In memory of/ [Charles PETTIFER/ who departed/ this life/ March the 3rd/ 1781/ aged  years/ in memory of/ Constance/ the wife of/ Charles PETTIFER/ who died Nov 15th/ 1770/ aged

1306 [Headstone in iron rail] IHS/In loving memory of/ William/ second son of Robert BURTON/ who died April 27th 1891/ aged 57 years/ Bewail him not more blest than we/ from mortal woes and anguish free/ his parted spirit rests in peace/ in that still land where troubles cease

1307 [behind 1306] In memory of/ Charlotte/ sister of/ Robert BURTON/ who died October 13 1875/ aged 76 years


1401 In memory of/ John CLAXTON/ who departed/ this life/ June the 24th 1811/ aged 80 years/ Sarah CLAXTON/ wife of/ John CLAXTON/ who died Decbr 24th 1812/ aged 77 years

1402 [Headstone in iron rail] In memory of/ Samuel/ OSBISTON/ late of Great/ Ryburgh/ who died May 7th 1858/ aged 62 years / Hear ye children/ the instruction of/ a father & attend to/ know understanding/ also of/ Ann his wife/ who departed/ this life on the/ 15th Octr 1872/ in the 64th year/ of her age [BR says of Great Yarmouth]/ Her children rise/ up & call her blessed/ her husband also/ and he praiseth her/ Proverbs XXXI 28/ And God blessed them

1403 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Samuel SOUTHGATE/ who departed/ this life/ April 12th/ 1876/ aged 83 years/ Hail glorious gospel heavenly/ light whereby we live with/ comfort and with comfort/ die and view beyond this/ gloomy scene the tomb a/ life of endless happiness/ to come/ Jane wife of/ Samuel SOUTHGATE/ who departed/ this life/ Sepbr 24th 1868/ aged 75 years/ Bless’d are the dead proclaim’d a/ voice above/ who die in Christ abiding in his love/ they rest from labour in the/ peaceful tomb/ they rise O Lord in the World/ to come

1404 [Chest tomb in iron rail] In memory of/ John WRIGHT/ who died Novbr 5th 1772 aged 75/ also Alice his wife/ who died May 9th 1786 aged 92/ Mary wife of Edward DROSIER/ and daughr of John and Alice WRIGHT/ who died March 9th 1805 aged 72/ Edward DROSIER/ Obt July 20th 1813 aged 80/ Wright DROSIER died 1767 aged 21 [buried 3 Jan]/ Henry DROSIER died 1773 aged 9 [buried 11 Aug]/ Edward Wright DROSIER/ who died July 4th 1805 aged 43/ John WRIGHT/ who died June 12th 1805 aged 74/ But will yet redeem our souls/ and from the     grave/ the greater power shall set us free/ and to himself receive/ Alice ETHERIDGE daughter of/ Edward and Mary DROSIER/ obt May 7 1808 aged 38

1405 [Chest tomb in iron rail] In memory of John DROSIER/ obt September 9th 1824 aged 65/ also Mary wife of/ John DROSIER Esq/ died 17th August 1850/ in the 87th year of her age [BR says of Great Fransham]/ In memory of two daughters and one son of/ John and Mary DROSIER/ Alice died April 14 1798/ Mary Ann died Jany 14th 1801/ William Nelson died March 10th/ 1806 aged 15 years


1501 In loving memory/ of/ our dear brother/ Joseph HARWOOD/ who departed this life/ April 11th 1902/ aged 65 years/ Our days are like grass/ or like the morning flower/ if one sharp blast sweep o’er the field/ it withers in an hour/ His end was peace

1502 In memory of/ Thomas FENN/ who departed this life/ May 3rd 1773/ aged 65 years

1503 In memory of/ Tho OSBISTON/ who died/ Nov 24th 1829/ aged 72 years/ Ann wife of/ Tho OSBISTON/ who died/ Nov 15th 1824/ aged 62 years/ [4 lines not quite readable]

1504 In memory of/ Philip SADLER/ who died in London/ April 4th 1826/ aged 38 years/ [only part of the following readable] Life speeds away/ [from point to point tho’] seeming to stand still/ [the cunning fugitive is] swift by stealth/ [too subtle is the movement] to be seen/ [yet soon man’s hour is up] and we are gone

1505 In memory of/ Henry BROWN/ born Janry 13th 1838/ died July 14th 1861/ also Susanna his wife/ daughter of/ James & Sarah SOUTHGATE/ born March 4th 1838/ died Sepbr 11 1861/ and of Beatrice Alice/ their infant daughter/ died August 4th 1860/ aged 5 weeks/ Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right


1601 In memory of/ L[aurent] PERNELLE/ who died Novr 15th/ 1821/ aged [5]4 years/ also of/ Margaret his wife/ who died Febry 13th/ 1842/ aged [76] years [BR says of Fakenham]

1602 In memory of/ James MAY/ who died June 27/ 1828/ aged 65 years [BR says of Helhoughton]

1603 In memory of/ Willm PAGET/ who died 24th Aug 1818/ aged 62 years/ also of/ Frances his wife/ who died 27th Nov 1837/ aged 72 years/ [4 lines not quite readable]


1701 In/ memory of/ Samuel WEBSTER/ who departed this life June 9th/ 1810 aged 52 years/ also near this place lieth/ Henry the son of/ Saml & Elizth WEBSTER/ who departed this life July 19th/ 1817 aged 13 years/ Weep not for me my parents dear/ I am not dead but sleepeth here/ prepare to come [unreadable]

1702 In memory of/ Mary WEBSTER/ who died July 30th/ 1817/ aged 17 years

1703 In memory of/ James CLARKE/ who died/ Nov 28th 1821/ aged 72 years/ When I sit in darkness the Lord/ shall be a light unto me

1704 In affectionate remembrance of/
[left side] also/ Christmas/ Simon DYE/ who departed/ this life/ Sepbr 8th 1891/ aged 76 years/ Blessed is the man that endureth/ temptation for when he is tried/ he shall receive the crown of life/ which the Lord hath promised/ he that love him/ James I 12
[right side] Margaret Mary/ the beloved wife of/ Simon DYE/ born Octbr 17th 1812/ who departed/ this life/ Janry 12th 1880/ deeply lamented/ When from the dust of Earth I [rise]/ to claim my mansion in the skies/ even then shall this be [my plea] Jesus hath lived and died for me

1705 Beryl Una SPRUCE 3.5.1930 – 8.1.2010


1801 In memory of/ Easter the wife of/ Francis SMITH who/ died February 27 1760/ aged 37/ also Francis son of/ Francis & Easter/ SMITH/ who died Dec 4th 1794/ aged 63 years

1802 In memory/ of Francis SMITH/ who died April 28th 1763/ aged 66 years/ also of Mary daughter/ of Francis & Easter/ SMITH who died 20th/ August 1768 aged 27 years


1901 In/ loving memory of/ Georgiana Alice SMITH/ born Sept 27th 1851/ died July 26th 1916

1902 In memory of/ Charles WHITE/ who departed this life/ Octr ye 4th 1795 aged 37 years/ also of Lucy his daughter/ who died March ye 11th 1794/ in her infancy

1903 In loving memory of/ Walter Bloom/ infant son of Walter & Eleanor/ SMITH/ died Augst 30th 1885 [aged 1 day]/ For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven]

1904 In/ loving memory of/ Richard/ the beloved husband of/ Mary SMITH/ (of South Raynham)/ who died Janry 9th 1888/ in his 67th year/ He is gone the one we loved so dear/ to his eternal rest/ he is gone to Heaven we have no fear/ to be forever blest

1905 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Georgiana/ wife of/ Richard SMITH/ died Sepbr 28th 1868/ in the 50th year/ of her age

1906 [Headstone leaning against church wall unreadable]

1907 [Ledger] [Here] lyeth the body of/ Elizabeth GREEN/ wife of Willm GREEN/ she departed this life/ 5th day of July 1719 in the/ 50th year of her age

1908 [Ledger] In memory of/ Robt HILL/ who departed this life/ April ye 13th 1770/ aged 70 years                     in Rainham/               49 years

1909 [Ledger] Here lieth the body of/ Martha ye daughter of/ Willm and Elizth GREEN/ who departed this life Febry 25th in ye 28 year/ of her age [parts only of the remaining lines are readable

1910 and 1911 [unreadable]

1912 [Ledger] In memory of/ Barbara TUCK/ who departed this life/ April ye 15th 1771/ aged 7 years

1913 [Ledger]                 /   William GREEN/ who died Jan 19th/ 1775/ aged 55 years

1914 [Ledger] In memory of/ Thomas DIGINGS [possibly buried 5 Jun 1817 aged 78 years or could be an earlier Thomas?]


NORTH SIDE OF CHURCHYARD

3001 [Tomb top] Here lies/ Major General/ Sir Charles [Vere Ferrers] TOWNSHEND/ 1861 – 1924/ TOWNSHEND of Kut [BR says of South Raynham]


3101 Victoria TOWNSHEND

3102 George 7th Marquess TOWNSHEND born 13 May 1913 died 23rd April 2010

3103 Ann/ Marchioness TOWNSHEND/ 1932 – 1988/ beloved wife of George/ 7th Marquess TOWNSHEND/ and devoted mother of/ John and Katherine/ Her love and honesty/ gave us strength

3104 Mary DARLOW OBE/ 1891 – 1983/ beloved aunt of Ann TOWNSHEND/ and sister of/ Arthur Pellow DARLOW/ a life devoted to others
[OBE = Officer of the Order of the British Empire]


3201 In memory of/ Albert TANEY/ died April 6th 1924/ aged 61 years/ also his loving wife/ Elizabeth/ died June 25th 1963/ aged 95 years/ At rest


3301 [Celtic cross] Eliza BUTCHER/ daughter/ of the late/ Arthur & Ellen/ BUTCHER/ died 1956 [buried 31 Jan aged 80 years

3302 [Celtic cross] In love remember/ Arthur Richard BUTCHER/ 1846 – 1912/ 42 years churchwarden/ at this church/ and/ Ellen Elizabeth/ his wife/ 1851 – 1936/ Praise God from whom all blessings flow

3303 [Celtic cross] Thomas Arthur/ BUTCHER/ of Home Farm/ West Raynham/ 1950 [buried 22 Mar aged 70 years]
[Flower holder] Una [Margaret] DICKSON [buried 19 Jul aged 31 years of Brundal]/ grand daughter/ of/ AR & EE BUTCHER/ 1928

3304 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Charles HUMPHREY/ who died/ April 5th 1932/ aged 67 years/ Steadfast in the faith [BR says of Aylsham]

3305 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Sarah/ the dearly loved wife of/ George HINKINS/ who died May 13th 1918/ aged 59 years/ Where the weary be at rest/ Come unto me ye weary and I will/ give you rest/ O blessed voice of Jesus which comes/ to hearts oppressed/ it tells of benediction of pardon, grace/ and peace/ of joy that hath no ending of love which/ cannot cease

3306 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ George HINKINS/ who died/ March 20th 1935/ aged 76 years/ Until the day break

3307 In memory of/ Frederick George/ HINKINS/ who died Feb 2nd 1963/ aged 75 years [BR says of Thorpe St Andrew]/ also Mary Ann his wife/ who died May 24th 1963/ aged 79 years [BR says of Hempton]/ Reunited


3401 [Celtic cross] Winifred/ Ellen COWELL/ daughter/ of the late/ Arthur/ BUTCHER/ died August 8/ 1962/ aged 81


3501 [Brass plate on wooden cross] Ethel Lilian Maud FISHER

3502 In loving memory of/ Ada Lilian HOWLETT/ died 13 July 1968/ aged 71 years/ God be with you/ and of her beloved/ husband/ Herbert Thomas/ HOWLETT/ died 28th December 1981/ aged 81 years [BR says of Wells next the Sea]

3503 [Plaque] In loving memory of/ Doris May PARKER/ (nee HOWLET)/ 12th August 1922/ 2nd February 2009

3504 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Annie Gertrude/ wife of William BISS/ who fell asleep June 3rd 1910/ aged 53 years/ Oh, we miss her but how sadly/ aching hearts alone can tell/ Earth has lost her Heaven hath found her/ Jesus hath done all things well


WEST END OF CHURCHYARD

4001 [Headstone in iron rail] Sacred/ to the memory/ of Alfred second son of/ [Robert Gates] & Sophia BEART/          mber 3rd 1834/ [died Jul]y 16th 1871/            year of his age/ [Peace perfect p]eace/             Charles/                  son of the above/              1840

4002 [Headstone in iron rail] In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Arthur third son of Robt Gates & Sophia BEART/ born October 28th 1835/ died November 18th 1877/ aged 41 years/ In the midst of life we are in death [BR says of Bury St Edmunds]

4003 [Scroll in iron rail] In loving remembrance of/ Robert Gates BEART/ born July 19th 1811/ died December 23rd 1878/ aged 67 years/ Take ye heed watch and pray for we/ know not when the time cometh/ surely I come quickly amen/ even so come Lord Jesus/ also/ in loving memory of/ Sophia/ wife of the above at Brockley, Kent/ February 20th 1899/ in her 92nd year/ I know that my redeemer liveth

4004 In ever/ loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ William CAWTHORNE/ who departed this life/ June 16th 1907/ aged 82 years/ also of/ William CAWTHORNE/ [buried 10 Mar 1911 aged 89 years][Only part readable]/[When the soft dews] of kindly sleep/ [My wearied eyelids] gently steep/[be my last thought how] sweet to rest/ [forever on my Savi]our’s breast

4005 In ever/ loving memory of/ Frances/ the beloved wife of/ James COLLENETTE/ who departed this life January 25th 1922/ aged 76 years/ Thy will be done/ also of/ James COLLENETTE/ who departed this life April 19th 1923/ aged 77 years/ O for a touch of the vanished hand and the sound/ of a voice that is still

4006 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mabel Jane GIBSON/ died Oct 15th 1945/ aged 53 years/ Rest in peace

4007 [Plaque] Dorothy Edith Jane PONSONBY (nee LANE)/ 10 August 1913 – 14 July 1994/ born at King’s Bromley, Staffordshire/ died in Norfolk/ mother of Hermione

4008 [Headstone in kerb] Hermione/ Viscountess RAYNHAM/ 23.1.1945 – 14.12.1985
[BR says of Fakenham]

4009 Richard WHITECROSS/ died June 14th 1960/ aged 67 years/ Away from home but among/ friends/ Ever remembered

4010 In/ loving and affectionate/ remembrance of/ John/ the beloved husband of/ Susanna BIRD/ who departed this life/ July 19th 1902/ aged 63 years/ Rest on dear one thy work is o’er/ thy willing hands will toil no more/ a loving husband and father kind/ none on Earth like thee we find/ also/ Susanna wife of the above/ who departed this life [remainder not accessible buried 12th Feb 1921 aged 87 years]]

4011 In memory of/ John WATSON/ who died 10th Feb 1951/ aged 68 years/ and/ Daisy [Pasama] WATSON (Vertigan)/ who died 10th Oct 1928/ aged 43 years [BR says of Helhoughton]/ Reunited in the Lord/ and Walter VERTIGAN/ who died 11th Nov 1936/ aged 78 years

4012 In/ loving memory of/ Albert Leslie Victor [Peter]/ CAIN/ died March 2nd 1947/ aged 26 years

4013 In/ loving memory of/ Sidney VERTIGAN/ died 26th Oct 1964/ aged 72 years/ also/ Hilda VERTIGAN/ died 4th Feb 1974/ aged 80 years

4014 In/ loving memory/ of/ Anne [Elizabeth] NEAVE/ 1907 – 1963[BR says of Great Ryburgh]/ and Edward [Ernest] NEAVE/ 1911 – 1972/ R.I.P.

4015 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Agnes Jane died May 16th 1935 aged 53 years/ also of/ R[eginald] H[enry] V[ictor] JONES died Feb 25th 1935 aged 23 years [BR says both of Oxwich]


4101 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ Thomas WILLSHIRE/ of Hildersham Cambridgeshire/ who died December 27 1881/ aged 69 years/ Her desire was to depart and be with Christ

4102 In/ loving memory of/ Doris/ infant daughter of/ Joseph & Caroline/ WAKEFIELD/ who died Dec 25 1903/ For of such is the Kingdom/ of Heaven [Death registered Walsingham RD]

4103 In ever loving memory of/ Caroline [Elizabeth]/ the beloved wife of/ Joseph WAKEFIELD/ who died April 16th 1909/ aged 34 years/ Death can’t disjoin whom Christ hath/ joined in love/ Life leads to death and death to life above

4104 Gordon William KENNY 29 Nov 1976 aged 56 [BR says of Felbrigg]
Olwyn (Ollie) KENNY 6 Sep 2006 aged 78

4105 Doris HUDSON 31 Mar 1972 aged 48 [BR says of Fakenham]

4106 Henry KENNY 22 Nov 1964 aged 85
Mahala KENNY 15 Dec 1981 aged 97 [death registered Fakenham RD]

4107 Beryl Agnes KENNY 24 Feb 1992 aged 76
sister Ruth Kathleen KENNY 14 Aug 2004 aged 91

4108 In affectionate remembrance of/            1873/           Charlotte/ his wife          

4109 In memory of/ Thomas BROOM/ died June 7th 1861/ aged 42 years/ 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

4110 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sophia daughter of/ Jeffery John & Sarah MANN/ who died/ March 15th 1859/ in the 16th year/ of her age/ Weep not for me my parents dear/ I am not dead but sleeping here/ I am not yours but God’s alone/ He loves me best and took me home

4111 In memory of/ Jeffery John/ MANN/ died Novr 10th/ 1854/ aged 57 years/ Ah little did we think when he went out from home/ that he would meet with death so soon never to return/ but the rising morning can’t assure/ that we shall end the day/ for death stands ready at the door/ to take our lives away/ Sarah/ his wife/ died Sep 29/ 1872/ aged 64 years/ Farewell dear mother a long farewell/ for we shall meet no more/ till we are called with Christ to dwell/ on Zion’s happy shore/ also 2 children of the above/ William John died March 12th 1847/ aged 4 months/ Martha died Sepbr/ 5th 1849/ aged 5 years

4112 Ralph ASHMORE 17 Jan 1981 aged 78

4113 Walter Henry GRAVER 30 Oct 1979 aged 86
Elsie Mary GRAVER 8 Jan 1990 aged 90

4114 William Albert JARRETT 18 Apr 1979 aged 62

4115 Ellen BROWN 24 Aug 1898 – 13 Jan 1979

4116 Kathleen Frances JOLLIFFE 12 Jun 1978 aged 54
Raymond Cyril JOLLIFFE 2 Feb 1998 aged 82

4117 Christine [MER]RALLS 1st January 1972 - 21 Feb 1975


4201 Hannah/ the beloved wife of/ Frederick GRAVER/ who passed away Oct 5th 1909/ aged 31 years/ Peace perfect peace/ It is enough Earth’s struggles soon/ shall cease/ and Jesus call to Heaven’s perfect peace

4202 In memory of/ Phoebe BRETT/ who departed this life/ Nov 6 1877/ aged 77 years/ [Jesus died and] rose again even so them also/ which sleep in Jesus will God/ bring with Him

4203 In/ affectionate/ Remembrance of/ Maria/ the beloved wife of/ William PARNELL/ who departed this life/ October 31st 1876/ aged 58 years

4204 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ William PARNELL/ who departed this life/ September 13 1873/ aged 54 years/ A voice is from our household gone/ a voice we all did love/ but now in Heaven it’s heard/ where all is peace and love

4205 28376 Lance Serjt/ H[enry] GREEN/ Royal Defence Corps/ 17th November 1918 [aged 65 years]

4206 In/ loving memory of/ Felix SHACKCLOTH/ died Novbr 7th 1958/ aged 69 years/ also his wife/ Minnie [Susannah]/ died Octbr 23rd 1959/ aged 70 years

4207 In/ loving memory of/ Esther YOUNGS/ died April 19th 1967/ aged 82 years/ At rest/ also of her well loved brother/ Arthur/ died March 23rd 1974/ aged 93 years

4208 In memory of/ George Frank/ COPELAND/ died May 31st 1963 [aged 66 years]/ At rest

4209 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Anne WARNES/ who departed this life/ Jan 8th 1869/ aged 51 years/ Her end was peace/ Eldest daughter of Robert & Frances/ WARNES

4210 Eric Vernon HIGHMORE/ 10 Jul 1982 aged 62
Gwendoline Elizabeth HIGHMORE 1914 – 2001

4211 Leonard William DOY 1 Jun 1981 aged 74

4212 George LAMB 16 Jan 1981 aged 73
Minnie LAMB 6 May 1996 aged 87

4213 Herbert Arthur Bryan STAPLETON 8 Jun 1980 aged 76
Mahala Harriet 6 Nov 1991 aged 87 years

4214 [Open book] Vera Joan LEE 11 Feb 1984 aged 57
Arthur George (Dick) LEE 26 Sep 2005 aged 85

4215 [Plaque] Nigel John LEE 12 May 2005 aged 56

4216 [Plaque] Richard Alan LEE 4 May 2002 aged 55

4217 Arthur William BELL 22.6.1918 – 27.4.1998
Vera Pansy BELL 26.2.1917 – 18.7.2002

4218 John Arthur BELL died at sea 16 Apr 1979 aged 25 [drowned at Blakeney buried 1 Jun]
Ann Frances RIVETT (fiancée) died with him 16 Apr 1979 aged 23 [not buried here death registered Fakenham RD]]

4219 Ellen Georgiana WAKE 28 Feb 1985 aged 79


4301 In loving memory/ of/ Frederick William/ REID/ who died June 9th 1903/ aged 28 years/ Because I live ye shall live also/ St John XIV 19

4302 Sacred to the memory of/ Mary/ the wife of/ George REID/ of this parish/ who died November 12th 1912/ aged 75 years/ The rock of my strength/ and my refuge is in God/ also of/ George REID/ who died February 13th 1923/ aged 86 years/ Make them to be numbered with Thy/ saints in glory everlasting

4303 In memory of/ William READ/ died November 25th 1841/ aged 62 years

4304 In/ loving/ memory of/ Alfred SPALDING/ died March 13th 1962/ aged 63 years/ At rest

4305 In memory of/ George Frank/ COPELAND/ died May 31st 1963 [aged 66 years]/ At rest

4306 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Annie Augusta DYBALL died 12th Nov 1964 aged 92/ Alice Emma DYBALL who died 19th July 1959 aged 85 years [BR says both of Norwich]

4307 [Headstone and kerb] In/ memory of/ Alfred DYBALL/ who died/ December 20 1903/ aged 65 years [BR says of Bracon Ash]/ also/ in loving memory of/ Eliza/ wife of the above/ who died/ April 11 1936/ in her ninety fifth year [BR says of Brundall]/ At rest

4308 [Cross and kerb] In the loved and/ honoured memory of/ Horace Everett DYBALL/ who was called to rest/ June 25th 1933/ aged 64 years/ In life loving much he was greatly/ loved/ and in death most dearly mourned [BR says of Drayton]

4309 [Chest tomb with 4 inscriptions on top very little of which can be transcribed with any confidence]
[West end] Within/ this vault are/ deposited the mortal/ remains of the/ Hon Charlotte/ PHAYRE daughter of/ Baron WODEHOUSE/ of N-------/ and beloved wife of the/ Revd Richard PHAYRE/ who departed this life/ March ?? / aged 74 years [buried 15 Mar 1878]
[North side] Within this vault/ are deposited the remains/ of/ Captain Frederick LO[FTUS]/ formerly of ?/ youngest son of General & Lady     / who departed this life/   1860/  aged 61 years [BR says of Beighton buried 11 Dec]
[East end] Here interred/ are mortal remains of/ Richard PHAYRE/ rector of the    / parishes of East/ and West Raynham      [buried 6 Jan 1886 aged 78 years] /
[South side] Lucy PHAYRE/             died March 29 1844 aged 26 years

 4310 William Richard STRINGER 13 May 1986 aged 52

4311 Heather Dawn KEMP 1 Nov 1932 – 15 Jan 1987 [BR says of Fakenham]

4312 Robert Scott NORMAN 8 May 1987 aged 17 (tragically taken) [BR says of Fakenham]

4313 Leonard STAPLETON 31 Aug 1987 aged 81

4314 Reginald John ALLEN 11 Jan 1988 aged 78
Rosalind Maud ALLEN 8 Oct 1995 aged 77

4315 Thomas Edward WAKE 5 Mar 1988 aged 88
Dulcie Bertha WAKE 8 Sep 1998 aged 90

4316 Olive Margery HOLDEN 18 Jul 1988 aged 67

4317 John PALMER 21 May 1913 – 29 Apr 1989


4401 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Barbara HOUGH/ who departed this life/ November  [buried 23 Nov 1861] / aged 76 years/ sincerely loved and greatly regretted/ by her relatives and friends

4402 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ John/ JACKSON/ of the island of/ Trinidad/ [2 lines unreadable]/ Sep 23 1856/ aged 80 years/ This monument is/ erected in his memory/ by his sorrowing/ family & friends/ He died in perfect/ peace through faith/ in Jesus Christ/ Mary/ widow of/ John/ JACKSON/ who died/ June 25 1864/ aged 90 years/ Sincerely loved/ and greatly regretted

4403 Sacred/ to/ the beloved memory of/ Catherine/ Anne JACKSON/ youngest daughter of/ John JACKSON Esq/ [w]hose tombstone/ [s]tands on one side/ of this grave/ who died/ June 16th 1882/ in the 66th year/ of her age/ Her remarkable patience/ and fortitude won the/ respect of all who knew/ her and her ready/ sympathy and general/ [unreadable]/ Sarah Victoria/ JACKSON/ who died/ Decbr 3rd 1885/ in the 83 year/ of her age/ Much beloved and/ regretted by those who/ knew her/ The gift of God is [eternal]/ life through Jesus/ our Lord/ Rom 6th Chapter 23 verse

4404 Thirza Hortensia/     /    daughter/ John & Elizabeth MILES/ who departed this life/ March 7 1849/ aged 23 years/ [then unreadable]

4405 Erected to the loving memory of/ Fanny [Frances] CHAPMAN/ who entered into rest/ March 7th 1892/ aged 78 years/ also/ Daniel CHAPMAN/ the husband of the above/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ September 27th 1899/ aged 85 years

Here is war memorial

4406 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Horace READ/ died Febry 1944/ aged 74 years/ also Rosetta READ/ died Decbr 1956 aged 84 years [BR says of Norwich]/ also/ James HOLDEN/ died May 1922 aged 83 years/ At rest/ also Horace Edmond READ/ died Sept 12th 1979 aged 74 years [BR says of Attleborough]

4407 [Open book] Gwendoline Ellen HUDSON 14 Jun 1981 aged 76
Alfred Edmund HUDSON 8 Mar 1992 aged 89
John Arthur HUDSON (son) 6 Dec 1961 aged 36

4408 Jean Evelyn HUDSON 14 Feb 2009 aged 78

4409 Freda Joan WRIGHT 24 Mar 1998 aged 72
Albert WRIGHT 14 Jun 2010 aged 89

4410 Kris SHELLEY 22 Jul 1994

4411 William LAMB (Billy) 16 Jan 1995 aged 45

4412 Richard Bourke HOOK (born Brooklyn USA) 28 Apr 1930 died 19 Jul 1993

4413 Colin Joseph BROWN 20 Jan 1992 aged 62 (enthusiastic mountain climber)

4414 Irene Jessie Megan MANNING 6 Jan 1991 aged 74
Eric Harry Edward MANNING 9 Oct 1995 aged 81

4415 John O BOGGIS 21 Sep 1990 aged 74
Caroline M BOGGIS 26 Jan 1994 aged 75


4501 In loving memory of/ William COX/ died Decr 13th 1938/ aged 73 years/ also Eliza Ann/ beloved wife of above/ died Janry 24th 1942 [aged 79 years]/ Reunited/ Blessed are they that/ have not seen and yet/ believed [BR says both of Helhoughton]

4502 In/ loving memory of/ Annie E FOX/ died May 9th 1911 aged 19/ also Kathleen M[ary] COX/ died June 1905/ aged 14 months/ daughters of/ Eliza Ann & William COX/ Safe in the arms of Jesus

4503 In memory of/ Dorothy RICKARD/ born March 26 1812/ died Feb 18 1894/ Be not afraid only believe/ Mark V 36

4504 In loving memory of/ Christiana/ the beloved wife of/ John WHITE/ who departed/ this life/ Feb 26th 1886/ in the 66th year/ of her age/ John WHITE/ who departed/ this life/ Novbr 23rd 1904/ in the 85th year/ of his age/ There remaineth therefore a rest to/ the people of God Heb IV 9/ No longer must the mourner weep/ or call departed Christians dead/ for death is hallowed into sleep/ and every grave becomes a bed/ it is not exile rest on high/ it is not sadness peace from strife/ to fall asleep is not to die/ to dwell with Christ is better life

4505 In loving memory of/ George WHITE/ who died/ April 3rd 1921/ aged 71 years/ Mary Ann/ WHITE/ who died/ Decr 3rd 1921/ aged 73 years/ Until the day break

4506 In affectionate memory of/ Raymond Christmas/ ELGAR/ died December 7th 1908/ aged 8 weeks/ Thy will be done


4601 In/ memory of/ a beloved husband & father/ William Robert FOX/ who left us Aug 4th 1954/ aged 64 years [BR says of Northwold]/ And the trumpets sounded/ for him on the other side/ also Mabel Mary [Maria] his wife/ died Dec 16th 1959/ aged 72 years [BR says of Market Bosworth]/ Reunited

4602 In/ loving memory of/ Ernest Hector FOX/ died 10th March 1965/ aged 64 years
[BR says of South Creake]

4603 Eric Stanley Francis HARPER 10 Jan 1973 aged 78 [ashed buried 10 Jan 1976]
Stella Faith HARPER 6 Jan 1976 aged 73 [BR says both of Helhoughton]

4604 Gerald Stanley HARPER 25 11 1927 – 4 1 2005 aged 77

4605 [Cross]
[west side] In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Hannah/ wife of/ James HARWOOD/ who departed this life/ April 18th 1899/ aged 63 years/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never shall thy memory fade/ sweetest thoughts shall ever linger/ round the spot where thou art laid
[south side] also of/ James/ HARWOOD/ who departed this life/ March 20th 1913/ aged 78 years

4606 [Headstone and kerb] Peace/ in loving memory of/ Thomas KEY/ who died/ February 27th 1933/ aged 49 years/ Peace perfect peace

4607 Clifford Harry SHACKCLOTH 4 Jan 1999 aged 78
Kathleen Violet SHACKCLOTH 12 May 2008 aged 87

4608 Percy William SMITH 28 Jun 1997 aged 78
Evelyn SMITH 3 Jun 2003 aged 80

4609 Howard James (Jim) RAWSON 21 Dec 1995 aged 82
Edna RAWSON 5 Oct 2000 aged 84

4610 Paul KING 29 Jun 1995 aged 73
Peggy KING (Lilian Margaret) 3 Jun 2004 aged 84


SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCHYARD

7001 In memory of/ Elizabeth KENT/ who died March 6th 1819/ aged 62 years

7002 To the memory of/ Edmund SEPPINGS/ who departed/ this life/ November 19th/ 1871/ aged 86 years/ Charlotte/ wife of/ Edmund SEPPINGS/ who departed this life/ Aug 16th 1853/ aged 75 years [BR says both of Fakenham]/ Gentle reader keep thyself in godly fear of the/ Lord all the day long/ be always ready for in such an hour as ye think not/ the final summons cometh

7003 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John OVERTON/ who died December 9th/ Anno Dom 1779/ in the 47th year of his age/ also [unreadable]

7004 Maria OVERTON/ died an infant/ 1766 [buried 3 Feb]

7005 In memory of/ Thomas WEBB/ who departed this life/ December ye   / 1797/ aged 47 years [buried 23 Dec]

7006 In memory of/ Edithia Maria WEBB/ [unreadable] [buried 9 Sep 1831 aged 96 years of Shereford]

7007 M G/ died July  1765/ aged  years

7008 In memory of/ Francis GUNTON/ who died Sep ye ?th 1772 aged 64 years [buried 20 Sep]

7009 In memory of/ George GUNTON/ died May 4th 1856/ aged 71 years/ also Amy his wife/ died Dec 9 1869/ aged 82 years/ also two/ daughters of the above/ Anne died April 2 1841/ aged 32 years/ Eliza died May 1 1843/ aged 22 years

7010 [Coped stone]
[south side] In loving remembrance of Emma the dearly
[east end] beloved wife of
[north side] Isaac Lewel BRADFIELD of this parish died November
[west end] 12th 1879 [aged 58 years]

7011 Anne MOWER nee POWLETT 1914 – 1998

7012 Reginald Joseph WAKEFIELD 29 Dec 1912 – 5th Dec 1998 (Normandy Veteran)

7013 Bob BREERS 19 Jul 1999 aged 60

7014 Richard (Richie) DOUGHTY born Liverpool 30 May 1933 died 22 January 2000

7015 Reginald John EGLEN 10 Jan 2001
Hilda Lilian EGLEN 14 Dec 2010

7016 In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Lucy Mildred Mary/ BOGGIS/ born 17th December 1912/ died 1st April 2001/ also/ Arthur Benny BOGGIS/ (Ben)/ loving husband of Lucy/ born 28th September 1917/ died 1st December 2010/ Forever in our thoughts

7017 Doreen Elizabeth BREEZE born 7 Apr 1933 died 28 Apr 2003

7018 Christopher T A WOOD 27 Apr 1962 – 23 Jun 2007


7101 [Chest tomb in iron rail] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Charles MONEY Esq/ who died 27th of March [buried 1 Apr]/ 18[12]/ aged 64 years/ and Frances his wife/ who died 18th of July/ 1810/ aged 55 years/ also three of their children/ who died in infancy

7102 [Ledger] Here lieth ye body of John/ CLAXTON who departed/ this life ye 4th September/ 1730 aged 80 years/ and also ye body of/ Ann ye wife of John/ CLAXTON who/ departed this life ye 6th/ October 1730 aged 85/ years

7103 [ledger] Near this place/ lieth the body of Mary/ the wife of/ Edward MONEY/ who died March 7th 1733/ aged 70 years

7104 [unreadable]

7105 [Chest tomb in iron rail] In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ Willm MONEY/ who departed this life/ the 10th day of March 1780/ aged 60 years/ and in the same vault lieth interred/ the body of John the son of/ Willm & Mary MONEY/ who departed this life October 4th 1780/ aged 22 years/ also/ beneath this tomb in the same vault lies/ Willm MONEY/ husband of Mary and father of the above/ John MONEY/ who departed this life April ye 7th 1782/ aged 83 years

7106 IHS/ In loving memory of/ William MATSELL/ who died Janry 27th 1879/ aged 59 years/ also/ Sarah wife of the above/ who died Novbr 13th 1891/ aged 70 years/ also/ Susannah/ daughter of the above/ who died   [Sep] 5th 1872 [aged 15 years]

7107 In memory of/ Benjamin BRADFIELD/ died Janry 5th 1859/ aged 86 years/ also Ann his wife/ died Augst 6th 1830/ aged 44 years/ and 6 of their children [Possible children: Eliza buried 17 Jul 1807 infant,  Ann buried 16 Jul 1815 infant, James buried 8 Mar 1825 aged 22, Robert buried 18 Jun 1825 aged 19]

7108 Cecil George DREW 30 Mar 1990 aged 85

7109 [Headstone and kerb] In/ treasured memory of/ Esther Ann DREW/ taken from us May 9th 1955/ aged 48 years/ Worthy of remembrance

7110 Per ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Flight Lieutenant/ P[eter] W[alter] D[rayner] BION/ Royal Air Force/ 5th July 1978 aged 54/ Behold I make all things new

7111 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ GO584276 Warrant Officer/ R[aymond] PACKHAM/ Royal Air Force/ 18th January 1979 aged 47/ In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ The truth of the Lord/ endureth for ever [BR says of Sculthorpe]

7112 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Flight Lieutenant/ R[aymond] H[orsley] BIGGS/ Royal Air Force/ 13th January 1980 aged 53/ Member honourable company/ Master Mariners/ beloved husband and father/ The way of an eagle the/ way of a ship [BR says of West Rudham]

7113 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Squadron Leader/ S F A BURRS BEM/ Royal Air Force/ 26th October 1989 aged 58/ Beloved husband and father/ Remain faithful to the Lord/ with steadfast purpose
[BEM = British Empire Medal]

7114 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Senior Aircraftman/ Andrew William BLACK/ H8214826/ Royal Air Force/ 14th October 1999 aged 27/ In loving memory of/ my dear husband Drew/ you are sadly missed/ Diane and the girls

7115 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Wing Commander/ Richard WOOD/ Royal Air Force/ 30th June 1991 aged 53/ Farewell with honour/ peace and love/ dear husband father/ grandfather and son

7116 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Sarah Elizabeth KNOTT died May 13th 1940 aged 78 years/ Resting


7201 [Unreadable]

7202 In/ loving/ memory of/ George John PARKER/ who died/ January 23rd 1932 [aged 64 years]/ God moves in a mysterious way

7203 In/ memory/ of/ Jane Elizabeth Pye/ PARKER/ who died October 31st 1935 [aged 60 years]/ Blessed are the pure in heart

7204 In/ loving/ memory of/ Laura Ann PARKER/ died February 28th 1959/ aged 86 years/ and her devoted sister/ Sarah Audrey PARKER/ died March 1st 1959/ aged 82 years/ And in death they were not divided

7205 Josef Konrad SZCZEPANSKI 24 Jul 1997 aged 80

7206 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Bertie Lambton TANEY/ died Jan 16th 1955/ aged 55 years/ To live in the hearts of those we love/ is not to die

7207 [Small cross in kerb] In/ memory of/ William [Obediah]/ SMITH/ died April/ 1969/ aged 84 years/ At rest

7208 In loving memory of/ Ernest SMITH/ died January 22nd 1947/ aged 65 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ Annie Augusta SMITH/ died February 14th 1980/ aged 99 years/ Reunited

7209 [Plaque] In loving memory/ of/ Gertrude SMITH/ 1913 – 1991/ Peace perfect peace

7210 R[eginald] D[erek] TAYLOR/ Lieut Com RN/ HMS Peregrine/ 19th March [buried 3 May] 1954 aged 32/ the beloved/ husband of Jeannie/ killed in the air

7211 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Flight Lieutenant/ M[ichael] E WHITWORTH-JONES DFC/ Royal Air Force/ 28th July 1953 aged 27/ To the memory of/ a gallant airman/ and much loved son
[DFS = Distinguished Flying Cross]

7212 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Squadron Leader/ P[eter] NEEDHAM AFC/ Royal Air Force/ 16th January 1956 aged 31/ Into Thy hands O Lord/ we commend/ this gay and gentle spirit
[AFC = Air Force Cross]

7213 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 564894 Warrant Officer/ A[rthur] MANN/ Royal Air Force/ 27th January 1961 aged 46/ In memory of/ a dearly loved/ husband and father. Now alive in Christ

7214 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ In memory of/ Air Chief Marshal/ Sir John WHITWORTH-JONES/ GBE KCB/ Feb 28th 1896 – Feb 4th 1981 [death registered Wandsworth RD]/ and his wife/ Lady Nan/ WHITWORTH-JONES/ Feb 14th 1892 – Jan 23rd 1984 [death registered Winchester RD]
[GBE, KCB = Knight Commander of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of the order of the British Empire]


7301 [Coped stone]
[south side] In memory of/ Robert WITHERS/ who died on the 22nd day of May 1853 aged 82 years [BR says of Helhoughton]/ [6 lines unreadable]

7302 [Coped stone]
[north side] Within this vault have been last/ interred the mortal remains/ of the late Rev Arthur LOFTUS/ formerly vicar of South Raynham and Helhoughton/ and rector of Fincham in this County/ He was the second son of the late General & Lady Elizabeth LOFTUS/ He departed this life February 8th 1884 aged 88 years [BR says of Upper Norwood, Surrey]/ Thanks be to God who giveth us the glory through our Lord Jesus Christ
[south side] George Colby LOFTUS Colonel Dorsetshire Militia/ and late of the Scots Fusilier Guards/ which Regiment he served in Spain & Portugal under the Duke of Wellington/ He died November 5th 1861 aged 71 years [BR says of London]

7303 [Headstone, flower holder and base] [Inscription on the base unreadable]

7304 IHS/ In loving memory of/ John Olley PARKER/ born July 23 1818/ died Oct 25 1905/ His end was peace/ also of/ Mary his wife/ who died Nov 29 1925 [aged 89 years]

7305 In/ loving/ memory of/ Thomas PARKER/ who died/ December 14th 1931 [aged 75 years]/ Until the day break

7306 In affectionate remembrance of/ Ada Rebekah/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Urban Olley PARKER/ died October 10th 1922/ aged 51 years/ God is love His mercy brightens/ all the path in which we move/ bliss He wakes and woe He lightens/ God is wisdom God is love/ also/ Urban Olley PARKER/ beloved husband of the above/ died February 25th 1949 [aged 85 years]/ He giveth His beloved sleep

7307 Gladys Mary ASHMORE 26 Nov 1973 aged 80
Arnold Hugh ASHMORE 10 Dec 1984 aged 80 [BR says both of Fakenham]

7308 Edward Parsons BURTON 4 Mar 1965 aged 65
Hilda Kate BURTON 26 Jul 1986 aged 86

7309 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 749541 Sergeant/ K O WEBSTER/ Observer/ Royal Air Force/ 19th July 1940 aged 20/ A holy rest/ and peace at last

7310 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Pilot Officer/ F[rancis] J[ohn] DRAKE-CARNELL/ Air gunner/ Royal Air Force/ 6th September 1940 [aged 35 years]

7311 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Pilot Officer/ J[ohn] S[tuart] GRAHAM/ pilot/ Royal Air Force/ 9th June 1942 aged 21/ His happy spirit/ seems our comrade yet/ forbidding us to mourn/ or to forget

7312 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 516957 Flight Sergeant/ G[eorge] J[oseph] H [O’Brian] GEDGE/ Royal Air Force/ 23rd July 1946 aged 33/ In life in death O Lord/ abide with me

7313 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Flying Officer/ M[ichael] F[rank] WHEATLEY/ Royal Air Force/ 14th August 1952 aged 28

7314 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Flight Lieutenant/ F[rancis] A[lexander] O[liver] RALPH/ Royal Air Force/ 1st May 1951 aged 30/ His dear face/ ever before us/ may he rest in peace

7315 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 4033389 Senior aircraftman/ H HUGHES/ Royal Air Force/ 7th October 1952 aged 31/ Until the day break/ and the shadows flee away


7401 [Headstone leaning against church wall] In/ memory of/ Maria wife of/ John WHISKER/ who died/ November 23 1837/ aged 54 years/ also of/ John WHISKER/ who died June 6th 1859/ aged 81 [BR says of Towcester, Northants]

7402 Here lieth the body of/ Benjamin DIMOND/ of East Runham/ who departed this life May 6/ 1758 in the 36th year of his age/ All you that come my grave to see/ as I am here so you will be/ repent in time make no delay/ I in my prime was snatched away/ In love I lived in peace I died/ my life defined by [godliness?]

7403 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ William HALL/ who died/ March 9th 1846/ aged 54 years/ also Ann/ his beloved wife/ who died/ Feby 22nd 1877/ aged 82 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

7404 In affectionate remembrance of/ Mary Hall/ the beloved daughter of/ John & Martha FRANKLIN/ who died April 14 1873/ aged 23 years/ How blessed is our sister bereft/ of all that could burden her mind/ how easy the soul that has left/ this wearisome body behind/ She is dwelling with Jesus in light/ where sickness and death are unknown/ faith and hope are at last chang’d for sight/ and her cross is laid down for a crown

7405 In loving memory of/ John FRANKLIN/ who died/ November 2nd 1896/ in the 77th year of his age/ Peace perfect peace by thronging duties pressed/ to do the will of Jesus this is rest/ also of/ Martha FRANKLIN/ who passed peacefully away/ June 3rd 1907/ aged 85 years [BR says of Swaffham]/On the resurrection morning/ (the beloved wife of the above) [This last line appears to have been added as an after thought]

7406 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 1254033 Sergeant/ D[onald] C[harles] TANNER/ Pilot/ Royal Air Force/ 17th October 1942 aged 20/ Young brave and gay/ they blazed the path/ to victory/ our beloved son

7407 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 1041484 Ldg Aircraftman/ F[rank] E[rnest] BARNETT/ Royal Air Force/ 17th October 1942 aged 32/ His memory/ is as dear today/ as in the hour/ he passed away

7408 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 426762 Corporal/ Dorothy Sonia ROFFE/ Women’s Auxilliary Air Force/ 11th August 1943 aged 27

7409 [Plaque] Betty Elsie PEGGE nee FLOREY 16 Nov 2005 aged 86

7410 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Squadron Leader/ C[onstantine] O[liver] J[oseph] PEGGE DFC & bar/ Royal Air Force/ 9th May [buried 16 Jun] 1950 aged 35/ They shall not grow old/ as we/ that are left grow old
[DFC = Distinguished Flying Cross]

7411 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ Flying Officer/ H[arold] M[yburgh] TAYLOR/ Royal Air Force/ 1st May 1951 aged 26/ Rest in peace

7412 PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/ 648300 Sergeant/ H[erbert] J[ames] JACOBS/ Royal Air Force/ 19th July 1963 aged 43/ In memory of/ my dear husband Jamie/ parting is not goodbye/ we’ll be together again


7501 [Wooden cross and brass plate] Alec George CLARKE/ died 19th December 2010 aged 83

7502 Alec Carl HANKEY 3 10 1939 14 8 2009

7503 In memory of/ John son of/ James & Sarah SOUTHGATE born July 12th 1833/ died Octbr 6th 1856/ The night cometh when no man can work/ also/ Maria & Susanna/ their children/ born Novbr 13th 1835/ died May 3rd 1836

7504 In memory of/ James SOUTHGATE/ who died July 4th/ 1872/ aged 73 years [BR says of Paddington]/ Sarah wife of/ James SOUTHGATE/ born May 2 1801/ died Jany 13th 1861/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

7505 [Small kerb] In memory of/ Naomi Louise/ CAMP/ died Sept 13th 1960 [aged 2 hours]


7601 In memory of/ Thomas son of/ John & Mary MARCH/ who departed this life/ Janry   1803/ aged 23 years

7602 To the memory of/ Jo Burton MARCH/ who departed this life/ April the 16th 18xx/ aged 21 years

7603 In memory of/ John the son of/ John & Catherine MARCH/ who departed this life/ March ye 5th 1766/ in the second year of his age

7604 In memory of/ Catherine/ the wife of/ John MARCH/ she departed this life/ May the 9th 1774/ aged 54 years

7605 In memory of/ John MARCH/ who departed this life/ July ye 21 1809/ aged 76 years

7606 Of your charity/ pray for the soul of/ Adrian John JACOBS priest/ who died 6th November 1993/ in the 50th year of his age/ and the 24th of his ordination/ Rector of the Raynham Group/ 1990 – 1993

7607 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Thomas Lofty BLOOM/ died March 24 1945/ aged 81 years/ God’s greatest gift remembrance [BR says of Tittleshall]

7608 [Headstone and kerb fallen face down]
[Plaque in kerb] Walter John/ SAVAGE/ 1899 – 1975/ loving husband of Flo/ dearest father of/ Michael and Ann/ forever in our thoughts

7609 In/ loving memory of/ Lilian Victoria/ ASHMORE/ who passed away Dec 10th 1952/ aged 55 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also her beloved husband/ Eric William/ who passed away May 17th 1960/ aged 65 years/ reunited

7610 Resting/ In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Ella Elizabeth WINNER/ who died 19th July 1968/ aged 56 years/ and/ a dear husband & father/ Donald Wallace WINNER/ who died 17th June 1994/ aged 83 years/ Reunited

7611 Dorothy Frances VINCENT 1 Aug 1986 aged 78

7612 Alan Hector VINCENT 23 Jul 1974 aged 68


7701 [Cross and kerb] To/ the memory of the/ Rev Malcolm Parker/ Miller McLEAN MA FRAS/ for 47 years rector/ of this parish/ who died April 3rd 1949/ interred at South Marylebone/ Cemetery/ Per ardua ad astra/ per astra ad deum
[MA = Master of Arts, FRAS = Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society]

7702 [Kerb]
[north side] Jane Osbiston RANDALL/ passed on Jan 1st 1953 aged 76 years
[west end] and love lives on and hath a/ power to bless when they who/ loved are hidden in the grave [BR says of Pudding Norton Fakenham]

7703 [Kerb]
[south side] Annette Osbiston RANDALL/ entered into the higher life December 8th 1940
[west end] There is the land of the dead/ and the land of the living/ and the bridge is love
[BR says aged 57 years of Pudding Norton Fakenham]

7704 In/ loving memory/ of/ Rev Canon Horace WAKE L TH/ died May 8th 1971/ aged 78 years/ rector of Catfield for 29 years/ Resting
[L TH = Licentiate in Theology]

7705 [Plaque] Nancy WAKE 1930 – 2009

7706 In/ loving memory of/ Frank Victor SOUTHGATE/ who died Jan 7th 1940/ aged 45 years [BR says of Fakenham]/ Peace perfect peace/ and/ Annie Amelia SOUTHGATE/ who died July 17th 1993/ aged 94 years

7707 In/ loving/ memory of/ Herbert William/ SOUTHGATE/ passed away/ June 4th 1926/ aged 69 years/ Rest in the Lord Ps 37 v 7/ also of/ Hannah/ dearly loved wife of the above/ passed away/ Jan 22nd 1934/ aged 76 years/ For so He giveth His beloved sleep

7708 [Herbert] John [Francis] SOUTHGATE 22 Nov 1978 aged 52
Ellen Daisy SOUTHGATE 21 Apr 1977 aged 88 (mother) [BR says of Fakenham]

7709 In loving memory of/ Cecil Ethel/ fourth daughter of/ Herbert & Hannah/ SOUTHGATE/ who died Feb 2nd 1892/ aged 1 year 10 months

7710 In loving memory of/ Audrey Hannah/ infant daughter of/ Herbert & Hannah/ SOUTHGATE/ who died/ July 13 1885/ aged 11 months

7711 In loving memory of/ Jane SOUTHGATE/ who died Febry 25th 1913/ aged 90 years/ also/ Catherine SOUTHGATE/ died Febry 18th 1929/ aged 91 years

7712 In memory of/ John Fox SOUTHGATE/ who died Nov 27 1872/ aged 59 years/ also/ Mary his wife/ who died Nov 3 1889/ aged 78 years [BR says of Helhoughton]/ I heard the voice of Jesus say/ come unto me and rest/ lay down thou weary one/ lay down/ thy head upon my breast/ I came to Jesus as I was/ weary and worn and sad/ I found in Him a resting place/ and He has made me glad

7713 In affectionate remembrance of/ A[b]raham England/ (fourth son of)/ John Fox SOUTHGATE/ & Mary his wife/ who died November 2 1873/ aged 28 years/ He is not dead but sleepeth

7714 In loving memory of/ William ELDRED/ who died March 21 1904/ aged 73 years [BR says of Helhoughton]/ Be thou faithful unto death and/ I will give thee a crown of life/ also Margaret/ the beloved wife of the above/ who died March 28th 1922/ aged 85 years/ In my distress I cried unto the Lord and/ He heard me

7715 Harold William GRAVER 5 Dec 2002 aged 89
Hazel Alice GRAVER 20 Dec 2006 aged 86

7716 In loving memory of/ Horace Henry MINNS/ died 16th July 1960/ aged 75 years/ At rest/ also of his dear wife/ Mary Ann/ died 19th March 1962/ aged 80 years [BR says of Lexham]/ Reunited

7717 Ernest James SPRUCE 17 Sep 1968 aged 78
Maud Rekia SPRUCE 17 Aug 1987 aged 92

7718 [Open book] In/ loving memory/ of/ Alec Wilfred/ BROWN/ died/ 8th Jan 1967 aged 73 years


7801 In memory of/ William WILLIMOT/ who departed this life/ January 2nd 1889/ aged 74 years/ Yea though I walk through the/ valley of the shadow of death I/ will fear no evil for Thou art/ with me thy rod and thy staff/ they comfort me Psa XXIII 4

7802 In memory of/ John BUCK/ who died/ Octbr 5th 1847/ aged 83 years/ also Mary his wife/ who died/ Octbr 21st 1850/ aged 73 years/ also of Phoebe wife of/ Willimot/ who died/ July 14th 1865/ aged 48 years/ and Buck Hagan WILLIMOT/ infant son of the above/ who died/ April 20th 1861/ aged 10 weeks

7803 In memory of/ Elizabeth HAGAN/ who died May 18 1867/ aged 86 years/ Yea though I walk through the valley/ of the shadow of death I will fear no/ evil for Thou art with me thy rod/ and thy staff they comfort me

7804 Susan/ the beloved wife/ of/ William WILLIMOT/ died January 16 1872/ in the 54 year/ of her age/ Be ye also ready for in such/ an hour as ye think not/ the son on man cometh Matt XXIV 44

7805 Sarah CURWOOD/ died 14th April 1930/ aged 72/ housekeeper for 28 years to Rev M McLEAN/ Well done good and faithful servant

7806 In/ loving memory of/ Ann Maria GRAVER/ who died 17th May 1930/ aged 68/ with Christ which is far better/ also/ George GRAVER/ born February 27th 1857/ died January 30th 1948

7807 In loving/ memory of/ William NEWSON/ 26th April 1951 [BR says of London aged 64 years]/ Until the day break/ and the shadows flee away/ and [Ellen] Elizabeth/ died 7th July 1978 [BR says of Battersea aged 90 years]

7808 In/ loving/ memory of/ Amram Aaron BROWN/ who passed away Oct 12th 1963/ aged 81 years/ Rest in peace/ also of/ Emma Mary BROWN/ who passed away May 23rd  1968/ aged 77 years

7809 Sherwood foresters/ Notts and Derby/ 5777373 private/ B[asil] W[ilfred] BROWN/ The Sherwood Foresters/ 17th October 1941 aged 23/ Rest in peace


7901 In ever loving memory/ of/ William MOORE/ who entered into rest/ Augst 3rd 1930/ aged 76 years/ Forever with the Lord/ also/ Anna Maria/ dearly loved wife of above/ Reunited June 3rd 1945/ aged 85 years

7902 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Lilian GRAVER/ who passed away 18 July 1957/ aged 54 years/ Blessed for evermore

7903 In/ loving memory of/ Matthew Arthur/ MOORE/ died 19th May 1963/ aged 80 years/ Reunited with his loved ones [BR says of Daventry]

7904 [Flower holder] In memory of/ [Benjamin Walter] Stanley BOGGIS died Jan 2nd 1967/ aged 51 years/ At rest


Here is path to church porch

8001 [Headstone leaning against church wall] In/ memory [of A]nn                Ma[tth]ew  [WRI]ght/ who [died] Jan [ ] 1869/ aged [7]5

8002 [Plaque] WG CDR Tom BAKE DFC DFM RAF/ Aug 1913 – Mar 2006
[WG CDR = Wing Commander, DFC = Distinguished Flying Cross, DFM = Distinguished Flying Medal]

8003 [Plaque] Sir Willis De COMB KCVO CMG/  born a New Zealander 6 May 1916/ died an Englishman 13 January 1994/ scholar, soldier, patriot, diplomat/ raconteur, toymaker and teacher/ a much loved family man. He is still part of us
[KCVO = Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, CMG = Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George]

8004 [Plaque] and his wife/ Grace nee WILLIS/ 16 February 1913 – 28 February 2008/ with true courage and loyalty/ she went from Paris to Peking/ and all postings in between/ leaving English gardens in her wake

8005 In loving memory/ of/ William TAYLOR/ who departed this life/ January 20 1891/ aged 71 years/ also/ Mary his wife/ who departed this life/ January 21 1871/ aged 41 years/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our home/ that never can be filled/ Boast not thyself of tomorrow/ for thou knowest not what a day/ may bring forth Prov [27 v 1]

8006 In memory of/ Michael TAYLOR/ who departed this life/ November 21st 1880/ aged 89 years/ Go home dear child and shed no tears/ I must lie here till Christ appears/ when Christ appears then shall I have/ a joyful rising from the grave/ also Mary his wife/ who departed this life/ June 18th 1849/ aged 48  or 54 years/ And God shall wipe away all tears/ from their eyes and there shall/ be no more death neither sorrow/ nor crying neither shall there/ be any more pain for the former/ things are passed away/ also of James their son/ who died in his infancy

8007 [Flower holder] In loving memory of/ Harold Alfred/ CURRY/ died 14th March 1960 [aged 80 years]

8008 Charles John ROY 20 Jan 1961 aged 55
Evelyn Maud ROY 3 Feb 1998 aged 90

8009 Fawcett BROOKE 1950 – 1995
[Plaque] Helen Mary BROOKE (nee ROY) 1927 – 2010

8010 In/ loving memory of/ Walter OVERSON/ died June 21st 1960/ aged 68 years/ Peace perfect peace

8011 [Headstone and kerb] Agnes Elizabeth/ Audrey DURHAM/ born 1870 died 1955/ beloved wife of/ James Andrew/ Cuninghame DURHAM/ and daughter of the/ 5th Marquess TOWNSHEND/ Be ye faithful unto death and/ I will give thee a crown of life

8012 [Headstone and kerb] James Andrew/ Cuninghame DURHAM/ FSA/ born 1879 died 1954/ beloved husband of/ Agnes DURHAM/ I am the resurrection and/ the life saith the Lord
[FSA = Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries]

8013 In loving memory of/ John George/ the beloved son of/ George & Sarah FAIRHEAD/ who died August 28th 1919/ aged 13 years/ O one only mansion/ & paradise of joy

8014 Susan Gladys/ MAUNDER/ aged 2 weeks/ 1949/ Just a lovely memory

8015 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Thomas Watts NOBES/  who passed away May 15th 1930/ aged 71 years/ At rest/ also his beloved wife/ Jane NOBES/ who passed away Jan 1st 1949/ aged 91 years/ At peace [BR says of Flitcham]

8016 In ever loving memory of/ William Ed[ward] SEPPINGS/ who passed away/ August 14th 1934/ in his 71st year/ At rest

8017 [Flower holder] In/ loving memory of/ Archibald Warner/ SEPPINGS/ who passed away/ Nov 5th 1967/ aged 71 years/ At rest

8018 Evelyn Mary SEPPINGS 21 Jun 1986 aged 83


8101 [Kerb]
[south side] In loving memory of Charlotte HART died Jan 9th 1956 aged 80
[east end] Rest in peace

8102 In/ loving memory of/ William Robert NOBES/ died Dec 30th 1962/ aged 79 years/ Rest in peace

8103 In/ loving memory of/ Annie IVES/ taken from us 24th April 1936/ aged 50 years

8104 Brian SEPPINGS/ 21 Feb 2004 aged 70

8105 [Kerb] In ever loving memory of/ Elizabeth NELSON/ died 9th September 1951 aged 76 years/ Mizpah

John Pepperdine Summer 2011


APPENDIX


Sir Roger 1st Baronet TOWNSHEND c1596 – 1 Jan 1637

Sir Roger 2nd Baronet TOWNSHEND eldest son of 1st Baronet 1628 - 1648

Sir Horatio 3rd Baronet 1st Viscount TOWNSHEND 14 Dec 1630 – 10 Dec 1687 younger son of 1st Baronet

Charles “Turnip” 2nd Viscount TOWNSHEND bt KG PC 18 Apr 1674 – 21 Jun 1738 son of 1st Viscount

Charles 3rd Viscount TOWNSHEND 11 Jul 1700 – 12 Mar 1764 son of 2nd Viscount

Field Marshall George 4th Viscount 1st Marquess TOWNSHEND 1724 – 1807 son of 3rd Viscount

George 2nd Marquess TOWNSHEND 18 Apr 1753 – 27 Jul 1811 son of 1st Marquess

Lord Charles Vere Ferrers TOWNSHEND -1852/3 son of 2nd Marquess

George Ferrers 3rd Marquess TOWNSHEND 13 Dec 1778 – 31 Dec 1855 son of 2nd Marquess

Rear Admiral John 4th Marquess TOWNSHEND 28 March 1798 – 10 Sep 1863 first cousin of 3rd Marquess

John Villiers Stuart 5th Marquess TOWNSHEND 10 Apr 1831 – 26 Oct 1899 son of 4th Marquess

John James Dudley Stuart 6th Marquess TOWNSHEND 17 Oct 1866 – 17 Nov 1921 son of 5th Marquess

George John Patrick Dominic 7th Marquess TOWNSHEND 13 May 1916 – 23 Apr 2010 son of 6th Marquess

Charles 8th Marquess TOWNSHEND born 26 Sep 1945 son of 7th Marquess