CC01 [White plaque on south wall in vestry] Sacred to the memory of/ Revd Charles Joseph ORMAN/ incumbent of this parish/ and of Shouldham Thorpe/ who died Sept 4 1847/ aged 53 years/ also of Elizabeth/ widow of the above/ who died at Bath/ July 3rd 1851/ aged 58 years
CC02 [East window] Dedicated to God and the Holy Church by Bertha ETHERIDGE AD 1877
CC03 [Cushion on seat under south window of altar room] John MILLIGEN/ Linen Draper of Harleston/ 1694 – 1762/ buried in the chancel/ of this church / Grand father of/ Sir Robert SEPPINGS/ 1767 – 1840/ surveyor of the navy [Additional information about John MILLIGEN is detailed in a framed text near here]
CC04 [Window in south wall of choir] Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. To the glory of God in ever loving memory of the Reverend William Maxey ALLEN MA born the 12th day of/ September AD 1825 deceased the 4th day of August AD 1906 vicar of Shouldham and Shouldham Thorpe 1850 – 1906/ Grant him O Lamb of God eternal life we humbly beseech Thee
CC05 [Brass plate on south wall of choir] George Frederick BUTTON/ 1918 – 1990/ loved and respected churchman and chorister/ This was his church/ Ecclus 6 . 15
CC06 [East window in Lady Chapel] Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God/ To the glory of God and in memory of Robert Thomas CATTON/ born 24th day of May AD 1800 deceased 27th day of Jan AD 1872
CC07 [On the plinth of the Madonna statue at the steps of the Lady Chapel] Given by Constance F CHILD/ in honor of the incarnation of/ the son of God/ and in thankful remembrance/ of her parents/ Humphrey & Elise CHILD/ and of her sisters/ Edith Susan, Kate and/ Bertha R.I.P/ AD 1951
CC08 [Brass plate on a cross on the north wall] To the glory of God/ and in ever loving memory of/ the Reverend/ William KEWLEY L Th/ vicar of this parish 1946 – 1952
CC09 [Brass plate on end of pew] In loving memory of/ Phoebe Harriet HOWES/ 1868 – 1955/ church warden and faithful servant/ of this church/ also of her sister/ Agnes Maria PORTER/ 1870 – 1953
CC10 [Tapestry picture of Jesus at the well in a frame on north wall] In loving memory of/ Norah Mary Cecilia LISTER/ who died/ 24th Feb 1965 [BR entry not found]
CC11 [Brass plate on north wall] In loving memory of/ Stanley Flowers DORRINGTON MC/ church warden for 20 years
CC12 [Window in north wall] To the Glory of God and in memory of Robert CATTON born 18th day January AD 1768 deceased 25th day April AD 1848/ also of Mary CATTON his wife born 1st day August AD 1776 deceased 9th day April AD 1871
CC13 [Brass on north wall] In loving memory of/ Maria/ for 42 years wife of the Rev W Maxey ALLEN/ vicar of this parish/ fell asleep November 29th 1900/ Through much tribulation/ This brass was erected by their daughter/ Bertha M M ALLEN
CC14 [White marble statue on north wall of altar room] Sacred to the memory of/ Thomas ALLEN Esq/ who departed this life Octr 25th 1841 aged 58/ his mortal remains are interred/ at his own particular request/ in a vault in the church yard/ adjoining the north wall of this church
CC15 [Wooden flower stand in altar room] In memory of/ Mary CULLEN/ church warden/ from the PCC 1997
WM00 This is situated in the churchyard between the gate and the church porch
West: In memory of/ the men from this parish/ who fell in
the Great War/ 1914 – 1918
South: Pte Lister BOX/ Pte Thomas BOX/ 2nd Lt
Thomas BROWN/ Pte Robert BUTTON/ Pte John BUCKENHAM/ Ivor CALLABY/ L Cpl Sidney
CARTER/ Pte Richard B DANE/ Reginald J GREEN
East: Pte Robert GRIEF/ Pte Robert HOWELL/ Pte Herbert
MACE/ Pte Charles MUFFETT/ Pte William MUFFETT/ Pte John E PATTERSON/ Pte Bertie
PLAICE/ Pte Arthur PLAICE/ Pte Harold PLAICE
North: GNR Albert J PLAICE/ Pte Frank PLAICE/ GNR Albert E
PORTER/ Cpl Edward PORTER/ Pte William PORTER/ Pte E Stanley PRESTON/ Pte
Frederick G PRESTON/ Pte Charles H TRUNDLE/ Pte Leonard WRIGHT
West: 1939 – 1945 Pte Watson STEWART
All memorials are headstones unless otherwise indicated in
[square brackets]
BR = Burial Register
Additional information from other sources shown in [square
brackets]
To the south and east of the church rows are numbered from
row 10 at the west side of the churchyard to 40 at the east side
Memorials in each row are numbered from south to north
The first row contains only one memorial 10 01
1001 [Red cross] East: In loving/ memory of/ Sarah/ the
beloved wife of/ J H POLLARD/ died June 9-1933/ aged 72 years/ In silence she
suffered/ in patience she bore/ till God called her home/ to suffer no more/ At
rest
South: also of our/ dearest boy/ Robert HOWELL/ the adopted
son of/ J H & S POLLARD/ who fell in the Great War/ Sept 8-1917 aged 19 years/
in death united
West: also of/ John Henry Buckenham/ POLLARD/ died March
16-1949/ aged 89 years/ Re-united
1101 East: In loving memory/ of/ James WADE/ who passed
away Sep 8th 1914/ aged 76 years
West: In loving memory/ of/ Mary Ann Elizabeth/ his beloved
wife/ who passed away Sep 30th 1927/ aged 86 years
1102 In/ ever loving memory of/ Florence/ the beloved wife of/ James PORTER/ who died Oct 22nd 1926/ aged 58 years [BR says at Clifton Sanatorium, Suffolk]/ also Albert EDWARDS/ eldest son of the above/ killed in action May 3rd 1917/ aged 19 years/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but gone to their Father’s home above
1103 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Walter William/ beloved husband of/ Bertha BOYCE/ died June 3rd 1915/ aged 51 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
1104 In loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth the beloved wife of/ James SHINGFIELD/ who died Sepr 29th 1905/ aged 75 years/ also of James SHINGFIELD/ who died Jany 4th 1909/ aged 85 years/ For ever with the Lord Amen So let it be
1105 [Cross and kerb] West: In/ ever loving memory of/ John
STARKE/ who died Feb 11th 1898/ aged 62 years
East: In/ loving memory of/ Catherine Helen STARKE/ who
died July 8 1935/ aged 79 years [BR entry not found]
1106 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John EMBLING/ who died/ July 28th/ 1844/ aged 70 years/ Sarah wife of/ Jno [EMBLING of Shouldham Thorpe buried 6 June 1841]/ aged 73 years
1107 In memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ William WILKIN/ who died Sep 1789/ aged 61 years [BR entry not found]
1201 In/ loving memory of/ Frederick DYE/ who peacefully passed away Jan 25th/ 1914/ in his 69th year/ also of/ Amy his beloved wife/ who died February 20th 1915/ aged 78 years/ Father in thy gracious keeping/ leave we now thy servants sleeping
1202 In loving memory of/ Edward PORTER/ who died February 10-1900/ aged 72 years/ also/ Mary [+ Ann] PORTER/ who died February 16 1897/ aged 64 years/ There remaineth therefore a rest to the/ people of God Heb IV v 9
1203 In loving memory of/ Arthur/ the beloved son of/ William & Caroline/ EDWARDS/ born August 22nd 1855/ died August 19th 1895/ His end was peace
1204 In loving memory of/ William EDWARDS/ of this parish/ who died May 5-1898/ aged 77 years/ also/ Caroline his beloved wife/ who died April 26-1898/ aged 77 years/ In their death they were not divided 2 Sam 1 .23
1205 In/ loving memory of/ Robert HOVELLS/ who departed this life/ Novbr 4th 1893/ aged 75 years/ Resting in Jesus/ also of/ Mary HOVELLS/ his beloved wife/ who died March 13th 1909/ aged 83 years
1206 In loving memory of/ Richard BUCKENHAM/ who died April 29-1913/ aged 82 years/ also/ Anna his beloved wife/ who died October 24-1905/ aged 60 years/ Until the day break and the shadows flee away
1207 In memory of/ John HOLMAN/ who departed this life/
[then below ground]
[BR says widower of West Winch buried 28 Jan 1811 aged 70
years]
1208 [Broken headstone] In memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ John HO[LMAN]/ who died/ February 23 1804/ aged 63 years
1301 In/ loving memory of/ Charles CROSS/ who died Janry 14-1900/ aged 67 years/ On the resurrection morning/ soul and body meet again/ no more weeping no more sorrow/ no more pain/ also Mary Louisa/ his beloved wife/ who died Janry 30-1926/ aged 87 years/ I have tried to do all things well
1302 [Red cross] William Maxey ALLEN/ 1825 – 1906 [BR says died 4 Aug buried 7 Aug]/ Vicar 1850 – 1906/ Jesu Mercy/ also Hannah his wife/ died Aug 16 1913 aged 70
1303 [Cross] Here rests/ with God/ Maria ALLEN/ 1820 – 1900 [BR says died 29 Nov buried 3 Dec]/ In hope!
1304 [Celtic cross] Jane Sophia CLAYDON/ born September 5th 1818/ fell asleep/ Dec 29th 1897/ At evening time it shall be light
1305 [Cross] Bertha ETHERIDGE/ born June 2 1841/ entered into rest/ April 27 1878/ Whosoever will come after me let him deny/ himself and take up his cross and follow/ me S Mark VIII v 34
1306 Robert LEECH/ died 1768
1307 In memory of/ Mary the wife of Rob LEECH/ who died March 17 / aged 47 years
1308 and1309 are beside the church porch
1308 In memory of/ Margaret relict of/ Allen MILLS/ who dep[ then indistinct]
1309 In memory/ of Allen MILLS/ who departed this life/ Augst ye 10 1749/ aged 67 years
1401 In memory of/ John BUCKENHAM/ who died February 13th 1884/ aged 72 years/ also/ Anne wife of the above/ who died June 3rd 1883/ aged 69 years/ We all do fade as a leaf
1402 [Imitation wood effect cross on pile of stones with
plaques on three sides]
North West: In loving memory of/ Rebecca Anne/ wife of/
John LEE/ (of Downham Market)/ who died Nov 16th/ 1883/ aged 26 years
North East: In loving memory of/ Agnes [+ Harriet] DYE/ who
fell asleep in Jesus/ October 21st/ 1884/ aged 17 years
South West: Until the day break and/ the shadows flee away
1403 1887/ Here rests/ Robert Soloman TILSON/ a choirman in this church/ aged 78 years [BR says died 14 Oct buried 17 Oct] / With his whole heart he sung/ songs and loved Him that/ made him
1404 In/ loving memory of/ my beloved husband/ Fountain PICKETT/ who entered into rest/ May 4 1905/ aged 54 years/ Christ will bind the broken chain closer when we meet again
1405 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Elizabeth beloved wife of/ John SMITH/ who died June 29th/ 1890/ aged 30 years/ Affliction sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ till Christ the chief gave her relief/ and eased her of her pain
1406 In loving memory of/ Zamina MACE/ who died July 14th
1918/ aged 84 years [BR entry not found]/ also of Louisa his wife/ who died Octr
4th 1913/ aged 84 years/ So he giveth his beloved sleep
[At the 1881 census only one person used the first name
Zamina and he was living in Barnsley, Yorks. Of the 2,636 persons using the MACE
surname at the time, 9 lived in Barnsley. It is not known whether there is any
connection.]
1407 In loving memory of/ Florence Louisa PORTER/ who died August 3-1916/ aged 47 years/ Thy will be done/ also of Harry/ beloved husband of the above/ who died March 31-1918/ aged 46 years/ For so he giveth his beloved sleep
1501 In loving memory of/ Maria STAPLEY/ who died October 17-1906/ aged 73 years/ and of/ Sarah HOWES/ who died January 29-1907/ aged 69 years/ Nothing in my hand I bring/ simply to thy cross I cling
1502 In/ loving memory of/ John BURGESS/ of Diss/ who fell asleep/ 25th April 1889/ aged 78 years
1503 In/ loving/ memory of/ Daniel CLIFTON/ who died/ 21st March 1897/ aged 79 years/ In thy presence is fullness of joy
1504 In loving memory of/ Edith Mary the beloved wife of/ George CLINTON/ who died January 19-1915/ aged 40 years/ also of/ Jack George their infant son/ aged 5 weeks/ In Jesus keeping we are safe and they
1505 In affectionate remembrance of/ Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ Robert BOWEN/ who died Octr 10th 1885/ aged 54 years/ Watch therefore for ye know/ neither the day nor the hour/ wherein the Son of man cometh/ also Robert BOWEN/ who died July 7th 1906/ aged 69 years/ The radient morn hath passed away/ and spent too soon her golden store/ the shadows of departing day/ creep on once more
1506 In/ loving memory of/ Joseph/ the beloved husband of/ Susan BIRD/ who died January 26-1936/ aged 71 years/ He giveth his beloved sleep/ also of Susan/ his beloved wife/ who died December 27-1938/ aged 73 years
1507 [Vault cover?] Phoebe RAMM/ also/ Mary RAMM [all other details dates etc indistinct] [Perhaps Phoebe buried 19 Feb 1844 aged 21 years and Maria buried 28 Sep 1844 aged 25 years]
1601 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Henry John/ eldest son of/ Henry & Elizabeth/ OFFLEY/ of Terrington St Clements/ born 11th Sep 1846/ died 21st Aug 1884/ Thy will be done
1602 In loving memory/ of/ Ephraim Cha HOWES/ who died Jan 25th 1918/ aged 34 years/ Peace perfect peace death shadowing/ us and ours/ Jesus has vanquished death and all/ its powers
1603 In loving memory of/ Phoebe/ the beloved wife of/ Ephraim HOWES/ who died Oct 15th 1894/ aged 61 years/ also of/ Emily Amelia/ their beloved youngest daughter/ died June 10th 1899/ aged 23 years [BR says of Thorpe, Norwich]/ Watch therefore for ye know not/ what hour your Lord doth come
1604 In loving memory of/ Louisa Caroline/ wife of Tom SMITH of Sheffield/ born Oct 26 1848/ at rest Dec 1 1887 [BR entry not found] / Make her to be numbered with thy saints/ in glory everlasting
1605 In loving memory of/ Mable Emma/ died Octr 20th 1889/ aged 4 years/ also/ George died Octr 25th/ aged 9 months/ and of/ Harriet Emily/ died Novr 12th 1889/ aged 3 years/ The beloved children of/ Robert & I BONE/ Suffer the little children to come unto me/ and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom/ of Heaven
1606 In/ loving memory of/ Bertha HOVELLS/ who died 13th July 1928/ aged 66 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also of/ Harriett HOVELLS/ sister of the above/ who died 15th July 1931/ aged 85 years/ At rest
1607 [Broken cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Arthur Edward PORTER/ who died Jan 30-1919/ aged 38 years/ also his wife Florence Mary/ who died Oct 8-1966/ aged 80 years
1608 In loving memory of/ Emma/ the beloved wife of/ William PORTER/ who entered to higher service/ Feb 4th 1919/ in her 68th year/ Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death thou art with me/ also/ William PORTER/ who passed on/ May 1st 1935/ aged 81 years/ At rest
1609 – 1610 Cannot clean
1611 In memory of/ Willm CATER/ who departed/ this life July/ 1762/ aged ? years/ Mary wife of/ Willm CATER/ who died July [Buried 31 July 1783 widow]
1612 In/ loving memory of/ Hannah SKINNER/ who died April 9th 1919/ aged 82 years/ At rest
1613 In loving memory of/ Arthur HIPPERSON/ who died November 7-1907/ aged 46 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ also of/ Alice his beloved wife/ who died October 19-1926/ aged 64 years/ She hath fought a good fight
1701 In memory of/ Annie the beloved wife of/ James FENDLEY?/ who died February 24 1888/ aged 23 years
1702 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ wife of William WATSON/ born 28th January 1821/ at rest 24th January 1890/ Come unto me all ye that are weary and/ heavy laden and I will give you rest
1703 [Broken headstone] In loving memory of/ William WATSON/ many years superintendent in/ the Norfolk Constabulary/ departed this life/ February 10 1894/ aged 74 years
1704 In loving memory of/ Maria second daughter of/ William and Ann WATSON/ born 31st July 1847/ at rest 12th May 1891 [BR says of Swaffham]/ The Lord is good a stronghold in the day of/ trouble and He knoweth them that trust in him
1705 In loving memory of/ Martha/ the beloved wife of/ John THOMPSON/ who died Sep 13th 1921/ aged 55 years/ Sleep on beloved sleep and take your rest/ we loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best
1706 – 1707 Cannot clean
1708 No inscription found
1709 [Buried body stone]
1801 [Cross] In loving memory of/ Katie McMAHON/ who died August 22nd 1888/ aged 11 years/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but gone to her Father’s home above
1802 In/ loving memory of/ Edmund PRESTON/ at rest August 22nd 1927/ aged 61 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ also/ Agnes his wife/ at rest June 22nd 1950/ aged 86 years/ Well done thou good and faithful servant
1803 In affectionate remembrance of/ Thomas MANN/ born Decr 21st 1790/ died Novr 17th 1878/ Thy presence is fullness of joy/ at thy right hand there are pleasures/ for ever more Psalm XVI/ also/ Mary wife of/ Thomas MANN/ born Jany 8th 1797/ died March 9th 1879/ I shall be satisfied when/ I wake with thy likeness
1804 [Headstone face down]
1805 In/ loving memory of/ Oliver G DRAKE/ who died Nov 9-1924/ aged 77 years/ also/ Ann his beloved wife/ who died Oct 20-1924/ aged 80 years/ Thy will be done
1806 [Headstone with cross on top] In/ loving memory/ of/ Joan/ the beloved daughter of/ Fanny Elizabeth TRUNDLE/ also grandaughter of Betsy Ann STAINES/ who died October 15th 1924/ aged 2 years 6 months/ Her gentle form her angel face/ so lovely when she smiled/ that told us this was not the place/ for such a lovely child
1807 Eliz HASTING/ departed this life/ the 27th of Feb 1768/ aged 73 years/ and lieth interred be/side of her husband [BR says from Downham]
1808 Near/ this place lieth/ the body od/ Rob HASTING/ who departed/ this life the 27th/ [below ground]
1901 In loving memory of/ the beloved sons and infant daughter of/ Edmund & Agnes PRESTON/ Annis Mary died April 2nd 1897/ aged 11 months/ Wilfred Arthur died Octr 18th 1900/ aged 7 years/ also/ Frederick George (Lincoln Regt)/ killed in action at Beaumont-Hamel/ Novr 15th 1916 aged 19 years/ and of Edmund Stanley (KRR)/ died in 2nd Canadian hospital France/ Ap 29th 1918 aged 27 years/ They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old/ age shall not weary them nor the years condemn/ at the going down of the sun and in the morning/ we will remember them
1902 In loving memory of/ Sarah Cecilia/ the beloved wife of/ Jabez COLLISON/ who departed this life/ July 15-1900/ in his 51st year/ His end was peace/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never shall her memory fade/ sweetest thoughts will ever linger/ round the place where he is laid
1903 [Headstone face down]
1904 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Walter/ son of Robert and/ Elizabeth SCOTT/ who died/ March 1 1840/ aged 6 months
1905 In memory of/ Michael JACKSON/ who died/ March the 9 1797/ aged 57 years [BR says from Lynn]/ In memory of/ Eliz relict of/ Michael JACKSON/ who died/ March the 30 1838/ Aged 82 years [BR says of Walsingham]/ Blessed are the dead/ which die in the Lord
1906 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Christopher Henry/ beloved husband of/ Ann LAXTON/ who entered into rest/ December 22nd 1929/ aged 67 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
1907 In memory of/ Georgianna MATTHEWS/ who fell asleep/ May 12th 1928/ aged 62 years/ Remember God giveth all/ Out of the shadows into the light/ also of/ Castledine William/ MATTHEWS/ died 31st March 1949/ aged 85 years/ Death divides but memories cling
2001 In/ loving memory of/ Mary Elizabeth PRESTON/ who passed away/ November 6th 1926/ aged 75 years/ She hath done what she could/ also of/ Hannah Maria PRESTON/ died October 25th 1933/ aged 75 years/ At rest
2002 In loving memory of/ Frederick [+ Watson] PRESTON/ who died May 27th/ 1894/ aged 30 years/ My God my Father while I stray/ far from my home on life’s rough way/ teach me from my heart to say/ thy will be done
2003 In affectionate remembrance of/ Harvey PRESTON/ who died/ 5th Feb 1889/ aged 68 years/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is still/ a place is vacant in our home/ which none can ever fill/ also/ Charlotte his wife/ who died August 19-1910/ aged 84 years
2004 In/ loving/ remembrance of/ Robert GREEN/ who died/ 12th June 1885/ aged 64 years/ Elizabeth his wife/ died 14th March 1880/ aged 60 years
2005 Cannot clean
2006 Sarah PARSLEY [Buried 26 Mar 1788 aged 77]
2007 In memory/ of Mary wife/ of James BROOK/ who departed this life/ day of/ April 17 [BR entry not found]
2008 Cannot clean
2009 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas AYLMER/ who died 21 January 1839/ aged 76 years [BR says of Wereham]/ also/ Ann the wife of/ Thomas AYLMER/ died 19 December 1846/ aged 78 years
2010 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah/ ? daughter of/ Thomas & Ann AYLMER/ died 19 January 1828/ aged 25 years [BR says of Fincham]
2011 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Robert/ the son of Tho & Ann AYLMER/ died Dec 1 1814/ aged 11 years [BR says aged 9 died at Thetford school]/ Maria/ his sister/ who died May [BR says of Wereham buried 10 May] 1820/ aged 17 years
2101 In/ loving/ memories of/ Laura Brown POINTER/ born May 29th 1868/ died Feb 15th 1906/ He gave He takes them when He thinks it best/ for them to come to Him and find their rest
2102 In loving memory of/ William POINTER/ who died/ 26th Decbr 1909/ aged 75 years/ The joy shall at thy bidding fly/ and grief’s dark day come on/ we in our turn should meekly cry/ Father thy will be done
2103 In/ loving memory of/ James/ the beloved husband of/ Agnes GREEN/ who died July 23rd 1916/ aged 56 years/ also Agnes wife of Jys GREEN/ who died July 5th 1923 aged 58/ There is no union here of hearts/ that finds not here an end/ Looking for that blessed hope/ also of/ Iris Agnes who died Dec 9th 1902/ aged 14 months/ and Robert William died Sep 23rd 1906/ aged 3 months/ Suffer little children to come unto me
2104 In/ loving memory of/ William Charles/ the beloved husband of/ Annie CROSS/ died April 19th 1926/ aged 60 years/ Gone but not forgotten/ also Annie CROSS/ died October 28th 1942/ aged 76 years/ Rest in peace
2105 To/ the dear memory/ of Robert/ the beloved husband of/ Cecilia BOYCE/ who died July 20th 1921/ aged 24 years [BR says at Lynn Hospital]/ In the midst of life we are in death
2106 In/ loving memory/ of/ Charles WADE/ who departed this life/ August 18th 1921/ aged 86 years [BR entry not found]/ All tears are vain we cannot now recall thee/ gone is thy loving voice thy kindly face/ gone from home where we so dearly loved thee/ where none again can ever fill thy place/ also Elizabeth his wife/ who died May 20th 1928/ aged 90 years/ Peace perfect peace
2107 West: In loving memory/ of/ Emily/ the beloved wife
of/ James HARRISON/ who died Oct-16th 1929/ aged 79 years [BR entry
not found]/ Peace perfect peace
East: In loving memory of/ James/ the beloved husband of/
Emily HARRISON/ who died Oct 27th 1921/ aged 67 years/ We long for
household voices stilled/ the smiles we loved are gone/ but God has led our dear
one on/ and He can do no wrong
2108 [Base of cross] In loving memory/ of/ Mary Louisa/ the beloved wife of/ Walter LEMMON/ who died 15th October 1926/ aged 66 years/ Peace perfect peace
Row 22 starts closer to church
2201 In memory of/ Rob AYLMER/ who died/ June ye 19 1791/ aged 67 years/ Eliz the wife of/ Rob AYLMER/ who died/ Dec ye 31 1785 aged 65 years
2202 In memory/ of Robert AYLMER/ who departed this life/ [bur 23] November 1777/ aged 81 years
2203 In memory of/ Frances the relict of/ Robert AYLMER/ [buried 31 July 1783]
2204 In memory of/ Rob AYLMER/ late of Shingham/ in this county/ who departed this life May 25/ 1820/ aged 67 years
2205 In memory/ of Susanna the wife of/ Robert AYLMER/ who departed this life/ April 25th 1793/ aged 30 years
Row 23 runs along the edge of the woodland area and continues to north east corner of church
2301 In/ loving/ remembrance of/ William/ the beloved husband of/ Sarah Ann COCKS/ born May 5th 1841/ died May 1st 1893/ From the cross to the grave/ also/ Sarah Ann wife of the above/ died January 13-1924/ in her 84th year [BR entry not found]/ Her end was peace
2302 In loving memory of/ Robert DANE/ who died April 8 1901/ aged 82 years/ also/ Emily his beloved wife/ who died Febry 18-1884/ aged 64 years/ Him that cometh to me I will in no/ wise cast out
2303 In affectionate remembrance of/ Ann the wife of/ John RAMM/ who died May 7th 1889/ aged 73 years/ There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God
2304 In loving remembrance of/ Deborah ADAMS/ eldest daughter of Jacob &/ Fanny ADAMS/ born August 30th 1869/ died August 12 1886/ In the midst of life we are in death
2305 In/ memory of/ Susan third daughter/ of/ G & R COZENS/ eldest survivor of their family/ born August 15th 1808/ departed this life/ June 10th 1888
2306 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Sarah Anne/ eldest daughter of/ G & R COZENS/ born Octr 8th 1800/ died March 2nd 1877 [BR says of South Lynn]
2307 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Maria P COZENS/ youngest daughter of/ G & R COZENS/ born Septr 9th 1817/ died Septr 3rd 1874 [BR says of South Lynn]
2308 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Mary Eliza/ ? daughter of/ G & R COZENS/ born April 22 1804/ died Dec 5 1871 [BR says buried 8 Dec 1871 aged 65 of King’s Lynn]
2309 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Emily daughter of/ [G & R COZENS] [BR says buried 29 Mar 1835 aged 24 years]
2310 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas the son of/ George & Rebecca COZENS/ who died/ January 20 1825/ in the 24th year of his/ age
2311 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Rebecca the wife of/ George COZENS/ who died January 23rd 1822/ aged 47 years
2312 In memory of/ two sons of/ George & Rebecca/ COZENS/ Thorold Sewell died March 9 18[15] an infant/ George died July 12 181[5] / aged 12 years
2313 In memory of/ Thomas the son of/ Thomas & Mary COZENS/ who departed this life/ December the 27 1798/ aged 28 years
2314 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thos COZENS/ who departed this life/ October 15th 1815/ aged 84 years
2315 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John COZENS/ who departed this life/ Mar 11 1816/ aged 54 years
2316 In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ James THOMPSON/ who died/ September 13th 1805/ aged 53 years
2317 In memory of/ Thomas CHAPMAN/ who died/ April 24 1776
aged 52 years
Mary his wife/ who died/ January 11th 177 aged
51 years
2318 In memory of/ George BOWEN/ who departed this life/ March 5 AD/ 1858/ aged 23 years/ Blessed are the dead/ that die in the Lord
2319 Buried deep
2320 Mary CARTER/ died December 10/ AD 1857/ aged 70 years
2401 in/ loving memory of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ William BUCKENHAM/ who died October 3 1902/ aged 69 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
2402 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Richard BUCKINGHAM/ who died/ May 15th/ 1883/ aged 74 years/ also of/ Richard BUCKINGHAM/ who died/ Janry 14th/ 1893/ aged 90 years/ His end was peace/ She hath done what she could
2403 [Celtic cross] Elizabeth/ the wife of/ Peter WHETHERELL/ died 21 May 1860/ aged 67 years/ Peter WHETHERELL/ died 17 August 1860/ aged 63 years [BR says both of King’s Lynn]
2404 To the memory of/ Thomas FAYERS/ who departed this life/ 26th Feb 1859/ aged 41 years/ [2 lines indistinct]
2405 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary Ann AYLMER/ of King’s Lynn/ and widow of the late/ Robert AYLMER/ of Shouldham Thorpe/ who died/ February 11th 1866/ aged 58 years/ The memory of the just is blessed [1 line obscured by tree]
2406 In memory of/ Susan AYLMER/ daughter of/ John & Joyce AYLMER/ who died/ 12th May 1863 aged 75 years
2407 In memory of/ Robert AYLMER/ who died/ at Shouldham Thorp Mill/ August 26th 1836/ aged 34 years
2408 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John AYLMER/ who died/ IT ST I YMORE/ May 5th 1841 [BR says aged 81 years]/ Joyce wife of/ John AYLMER/ who died/ Dec 3 1832 [BR says aged 60 years of Watlington]
2409 In memory of/ Ann the wife of/ John FLOOD/ who died July 12 1803 aged 32 years
2410 Edmund FLOOD/ died 1763 [BR says Edward buried 20 June]
2411 In memory of/ Elizabeth the wife/ of Thomas BROOK/ who departed this life/ November the 6th 177 / aged 82 years
2412 In memory/ of Henry ENGLISH/ who departed this life/ May the 18th 1782/ aged 62 years/ Since he by death from labour now is freed/ may he with saints forever happy be
2413 In memory of/ Henry ENGLISH/ who died February 1st 1808/ aged 26 years/ also 2 of their children/ in their infancy [Jonathan buried 13 Jan 1805 and Henry buried 24 Mar 1808]
2414 In memory of/ William FARRER/ who died in Jan/ 14 AD 1820/ aged 31 years/ Elizabeth his wife/ who died August/ 4 AD 1854/ aged 65 years [BR says of Downham Market]
2415 In memory of/ Richard RAMM/ the beloved husband of/ Martha RAMM/ who died/ January 2nd 1845/ aged 52 years/ this is the beloved father/ of Mary and Phoebe RAMM / Martha RAMM/ buried/ July 1869/ aged 74 years/
2501 In/ loving memory of/ Susanna/ wife of James EDWARDS/ who survived him firty years/ and departed this life/ 22nd Oct 1886/ in the 97th year of her age
2502 In loving memory of/ Peter [+ Salmon] STARNE/ who departed this life/ 27th Jan 1887/ aged 69 years/ Grace taught his soul to sing/ salvation through his blood/ through grace he loved him as his king/ his Saviour and his God
2503 In memory of/ Henry [FEND]LEY/ who [departed this] life/ 16 December 1887/ aged 54 years
2504 In/ loving memory of/ Susan STARNE/ who died/ 24th January 1895/ aged 78 years/ There is a river the streams whereof/ shall make glad the City of God
2505 In loving memory of/ Charles COSTON/ who died February 8th/ 1897/ in the 66th year of his age/ Father thy will be done/ also of Susan his beloved wife/ who died February 9th/ 1907/ Faithful unto death
2506 In/ loving/ remembrance of/ Harriett HAWES/ born April 14th 1844/ died Nov 13th 1900/ Until the day break/ Her sun went down while it was yet day
2507 In loving memory of/ Charles HAWES/ who died Oct 9th 1882/ aged 69 years/ also/ Susannah his wife/ who died Augst 8th 1889/ aged 75 years/ Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth
2508 In memory of/ Ann BIRD/ who died/ 11 Sep 1849/ aged 93 years
2509 In memory of/ John JOHNSON/ who died/ Aug 29 1796/ aged 39 years
2510 In memory of/ John SUTTON/ who died April 23 178[4]/ aged 7 years
2511 In memory of/ Charles STOREY/ who departed this life/ June 14 AD 1859/ in his 85th year [BR says of Long Stratton]/ Phoebe his wife/ April 27 AD 1823/ in her 38 year/ Charles their son died August 4th/ AD 1831 aged 21 years/ Blessed are they that fear the Lord
2512 Sacred to the memory of/ Phoebe/ the beloved daughter of/ William & Frances/ RAMM/ who died October 26/ 1846/ aged 15 years
2513 [Broken headstone] dep the/ of/ [William & Frances/ RAMM]/ was with short/ v consumption/ ber 2- 1846/ aged ? years
2601 In ever loving memory/ of/ Robert CROFT/ who entered into rest/ 11th December 1901/ in his 86th year/ Charlotte [BR says Lottie] CRAFT/ who departed this life/ 24th February 1902/ in the 78th year of her age/ We miss the handclasp/ miss the loving smile/ our hearts are broken/ but a little while/ and we shall meet/ within the golden gate/ God comfort us/ God help us while we wait
2602 In memory of/ William ADAMS/ who died Novr 24th 1879/ aged 84 years/ also of/ Susan his beloved wife/ died April 11th 1875/ aged 76 years/ Not dead but sleepeth
2603 In memory of/ son and daughter/ of Filby & Sarah GENT/ Sarah died 1801[bur 14 Feb]/ James died 1802 [bur 28 May]/ Sarah died 1805 [bur 27 Sep] / in their infancy
Row 27 consists of 2 stones in the centre
2701 In memory of/ Ann the wife of/ Isaac BROWN/ who died Octr 25th 1840/ aged 82 years [BR may say 22 years]
2702 In memory/ of/ John BIRD/ son of J & C BIRD/ who entered immortality/ March 3 1822/ in the 10th year/ of his age
Row 28 begins in the centre
2801 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth/ daughter of/ James & Ann FENDLEY/ who died Jan 12th 1880/ aged 62 years/ We cannot Lord thy purpose see/ but all is well that’s done by thee
2802 In/ memory/ of/ James/ FENDLEY/ who died/ Janry 29 1848/ aged 58 years/ What though in dust I number here/ and leave behind a wife and children dear/ He who proposed me will/ not then dispose/ but guide Thou his [indistinct] / Ann/ his wife/ who died/ Febry 1880/ aged 90 years/ Honoured and loved and full of days/ we lay her in the silent earth/ and here this humble stone we raise/ [indistinct]
2803 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Daniel son of/ Daniel & Jane/ WISEMAN/ died Nov 30 1810/ aged 22 years [BR says unmarried]
2804 [Low tomb] In fond remembrance of John HEWITT [Bur 13 Oct 1859 aged 57 years]
2805 [Low tomb] In fond remembrance of Sarah HEWITT
2901 In loving remembrance of/ Edward DAMMS/ who died March 17th 1883/ aged 47 years/ also his wife/ Mary DAMMS/ who died March 20th 1889/ aged 44 years/ (Erected by their children)/ We came to Jesus and we drank/ of this life giving stream/ [2 lines indistinct]
2902 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Joseph CRISP/ who departed/ this life/ the 2nd day of/ January 1840/ aged 82 years/ I shall go to him/ but he shall not return to me/ Susan CRISP/ the wife of/ Joseph CRISP/ who died/ January 4th 1839/ aged 74 years/ Affliction sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ til God did please to give me ease/ and free me from my pain
2903 Beneath this stone/ lieth the body of/ Elizabeth BUTTER/ who departed this life/ February 1st 1837/ in the 89th year/ of her age/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
2904 In memory of/ William BUTTER/ who departed this life/ July 31st 1808/ aged 65 years [BR says married man]
2905 In memory of/ John BUTTER/ who departed this life/ Sep 28 1816/ aged 39 years
2906 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Christmas BUTTER/ who departed this life/ September 10th 1833/ in the 55 year/ of his age/ I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto/ me write from henceforth blessed are the/ dead which die in the Lord yea saith the/ Spirit
2907 In memory of/ John CHIELD/ who died/ Dec 28 1832/ aged 85 years/ Mary CHIELD/ who died/ Oct 22nd 1812/ aged 63 years [BR says CHILDS]
3001 In loving memory of/ Elina beloved daughter of/ James & G BOX/ who died September 5-1900/ aged 15 years/ Oh! For the touch of a vanished hand/ and the sound of a voice that is still/ also/ Lister their beloved son/ who was wounded at Festubert/ near La Bassee/ died in Plymouth hospital/ November 2-1914/ aged 19 years/ Not for himself but for his county’s sake
3002 In affectionate remembrance of/ Charles THORPE/ who died/ Augst 8th/ 1874/ aged 75 years/ also/ Eleanor his beloved wife [BR says of Denver]/ who died Febry 16th/ 1871/ aged 68 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
3003 In/ memory of/ Frederick the beloved son of/ Charles & Eleanor THORPE/ who died/ October 24 1858/ aged 26 years
3004 In/ memory of/ William the beloved son of/ Charles & Eleanor THORPE/ who died 19th Feb 1852/ aged 22 years
3005 In/ memory of/ William EDWARDS/ who died/ September 21st 1847/ aged 70 years/ also/ Susanna his wife/ who died/ April 20th 1851/ aged 78 years
3006 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Susanna BUTTER/ who died/ Janry 2nd 1863/ aged 45 years/ daughter of/ William & Susanna BUTTON/ of this parish
3007 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William BUTTER/ who died/ November 12th 1850/ aged 76 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
3008 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ In memory of/ William WARDLOW/ who died [Bur 20] September AD 1842 aged 70 years/ also of/ Mary his wife/ who died May 4 AD 1863/ aged 85 years [BR entry not found]
3009 [Fallen headstone] In memory of/ Maria wife of/ William WARDLOW/ who died 16th May 1865/ aged 52 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
3101 In/ loving memory of/ our precious/ Phebe/ eldest daughter of/ Richard & Alice RAMM/ who sweetly fell asleep in Jesus/ June 26th 1881/ aged 33 years [BR entry not found]
3102 In/ loving memory of/ our precious/ Priscilla [+ Elizabeth]/ fourth daughter of/ Richard & Alice RAMM/ who sweetly fell asleep in Jesus/ Decr 14th 1879/ aged 24 years
3103 In/ loving memory of/ our precious/ Sarah Maria/ third daughter of/ Richard & Alice RAMM/ who sweetly fell asleep in Jesus/ Dec 5th 1879/ aged 26 years
3104 In/ loving memory of/ our precious/ Harriet Martha/ fifth daughter of/ Richard & Alice RAMM/ who sweetly fell asleep in Jesus/ June 14th 1878/ aged 20 years
3105 In/ loving memory of/ our precious/ [Dorothy Lucy +] Grace/ youngest daughter of/ Richard & Alice RAMM/ who sweetly fell asleep in Jesus/ Febry 7th 1878/ aged 15 years [BR says of King’s Lynn]
3106 In/ loving memory of/ our beloved father and mother/ Alice RAMM/ died/ Decb 29th 1897/ aged 76 years [BR says of Croydon]/ Richard RAMM/ died/ April 5th 1891/ aged 65 years [BR says of Snettisham]/ Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ 1st Peter 1 .19
3107 In/ loving memory of/ Harry DYE/ born July 19th 1841/ died March 14th 1915/ Though great my loss I’ll murmur not but breathe the prayer/ divinely. Thy will be done/ Erected by his loving daughter/ Elizabeth OLIVER
3108 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizabeth Fanny/ DYE/ dear daughter of/ William & Elizabeth/ TUCK/ who died 5 Feby 1872/ aged 27 years/ [1 line indistinct]
3201 In/ loving memory of/ Eliza/ the beloved daughter of/ Frederick & E PECKOVER/ who died July 7th 1914/ aged 28 years/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never shall her memory fade/ sweetest thoughts will ever linger/ round the spot where she is laid
3202 In/ memory of/ Phoebe PLAICE/ born Febry 14th 1829/ died July 6th 1891/ All for sin could not atone/ Thou must save and Thou alone
3203 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Harriet Martha/ beloved daughter of/ Frederick B PLAICE/ who died March 23-1912/ aged 28 years [BR says died at St Georges Hospital London]/ On that happy Easter morning/ all the graves their dead restore/ father, sister, child and mother/ meet once more
3204 In/ memory of/ Edward PLAICE/ who died Decbr 9th 1912/ aged 82 years/ Rest for the prize is won/ rest for no toil remains/ rest for the task is done/ rest tis thy God who reigns
3205 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Henry LEMMON/ who died February 6th 1917/ aged 89 years/ We all do fade as a leaf
3206 In memory of/ Robert son of/ Hy & Mary LEMMON/ died March 26 1824/ aged 19 ?/ also of William their son/ died March 15 1824/ aged 6 years
3207 In/ memory of/ Frederick LEMMON/ who died May 18th 1856/ in the 50th year of his age/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
3208 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Charles LEMMON/ resident for 50 years/ in this parish/ who departed this life/ on the 18th May 1873/ aged 75 years/ Unto the upright there ariseth light in the/ darkness Ps CXVII 4 verse
3209 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Charles LEMMON/ a resident for 63 years/ in this parish/ who passed away/ on the 17th Oct 1900/ aged 78 years [BR says died at Hunstanton St Edmund]/ In thy presence is fullness of joy
3210 To the memory of/ Susan daughter of/ Robert & Christian/ JARRED/ who died Febry 24th 1828/ aged 20 years/ Of gentle temper and an easy mind/ grateful for health and yet in pain resigned/ so from the promise to the faithful give/ death was to her anticipated Heaven
3301 [Cross] NW: In loving/ remembrance of/ Benjamin
WATSON/ who was/ accidentally killed/ on the G N R at Luton
BW: in Bedfordshire/ October 9th AD 1874/ aged
22 years
3302 [Broken headstone and kerb]
3303 To/ the memory of/ Frederick William/ the son of/ Henry & Elizabeth/ WRIGHT/ who died/ August 17th 1830/ aged 8 years
3304 In memory of/ Thomas William son of/ Peter & Elizabeth/ WETTHERELL/ who died/ [buried 7 Mar 1827 infant]
3305 Looking unto Jesus/ John CARTER died/ July 22 AD 1861/ aged 52 years
3306 In memory of/ Tho HART/ who died/ Sep 5/ 1852/ aged/ 35 years [BR entry not found]/ Amy his wife/ who died/ July 13 1878/ aged/ 79 years [BR entry not found for Amy]
3307 In memory of/ Harriot/ daught of Thos/ and Amy HART/ who died/ November 17 1838/ aged 10 years
3401 In/ loving memory of/ Ernest William/ the beloved husband of/ Esther DRAKE/ who died Jan 7th 1910/ aged 48 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
3402 In memory of/ Michael Goodale WEST/ who died/ 24th September 1834/ aged 43 years/ also Frances his wife/ who died/ 20th April 1864/ aged 72 years/ also Thomas William their son/ who died/ 26th July 1882/ aged 4 years [BR entry not found for Thomas William]
3403 In/ memory of/ Jane ADDERSON/ who died/ 1st Novbr 1856 aged 57 years
3501 In loving memory of/ William beloved husband of/ Jane COX/ who fell asleep June 5-1914/ after 18 years affliction/ aged 51 years/ Then in a nobler sweeter song/ I’ll sing the power to save/ when this poor lisping stammering tongue/ lies silent in the grave
3502 In loving remembrance of/ James EDWARDS/ (of Downham Market)/ who departed this life/ Feb 1st 1890/ aged 74 years [BR entry not found]/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
3503 In loving memory of/ Amy widow of the late/ James EDWARDS/ who died Oct 13th 1902/ aged 76 years/ She has gone to her rest and the conflict’s o’er/ she has done with her sorrows and pain/ the ills of this life she so patiently bore/ shall never distress her again
3504 In loving memory/ of/ Harriet/ the affectionate daughter of Edward EDWARDS/ of this parish and the devoted wife of/ James SHEARER of London/ who departed this life/ the 15th day of/ July 1883 aged 37 years/ A woman true a wife devoted a mother intensely affectionate her loss is deeply/ regretted by those who knew her best/ infinitely so by him who loved her best/ of Earth, her husband/ also/ Frederick William son of the above/ who died 19th June 1878 aged 6 years/ interred near this grave/ also Ernest James son of the above/ who died Febry 9th 1877 aged 14 months/ interred at London/ also/ Hephzibah Mary Ann/ daughter of the above who died Novbr 12th/ 1883/ aged 8 months [BR entry not found] / Little buds so young and fair called early to the tomb/ [ju]st came to shew how sweet a flower/ in paradise should bloom/ we shall meet again
3505 In memory of/ Harriett PLAICE/ born August 25-1847/ died December 6-1920/ Rest in peace
3506 In/ memory of/ Sarah wife of/ Robert EDWARDS/ who departed this life/ April 29 1839/ aged 74 years
3601 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizth SHICKLE/ who departed/ this life/ 13th April 1855/ aged 72 years/ also/ of/ Henry SHICKLE/ who departed/ this life/ 12th July 1865/ aged 75 years
3602 In memory of/ Charles the son of/ Samuel & Susan DANE/ who died January 14th 1846/ aged 17 years
3603 In memory of/ Samuel DANE/ who departed/ this life/ May 2nd 1867/ aged 70 years/ Susan the/ beloved wife of/ Samuel DANE/ who departed this life/ Feb 8 1844/ aged 49 years/ A beloved wife and mother/ a much lamented friend he / We by her death a loss sustained/ but Jesus made our loss his gain
3604 In memory of/ Susan/ the beloved daughter of/ Robert & Emily/ DANE/ died Febry 21 1847/ aged 7 months/ [5 lines indistinct]
3605 Ann BOX/ died February 28th 1846/ aged 34 years/ twelve years service in the family of/ Mr AYLMER of Fincham/ has induced his mistress to erect this stone [then indistinct]
3701 In loving memory of/ Sarah beloved wife of/ Robert OWEN/ who died July 17-1916/ aged 79 years/ also/ Ellen their daughter/ who died February 26-1916/ aged 45 years/ Rest in peace
3702 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Henry MALBY/ the beloved husband of/ Sarah MALBY/ who passed away/ October 9th 1919/ aged 61 years [BR entry not found]/ God sees when their footsteps falter/ when the pathway has grown too sleep/ so He touches the drooping eyelids/ and giveth his loved ones sleep
3703 [Broken head stone]
3704 In loving memory of/ Jane Hines beloved wife of/ Robert PLAICE/ who died September 17-1911/ aged 72 years/ The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want/ also/ Robert PLAICE/ who died February 25-1917/ aged 90 years
3705 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ wife of John EASTER/ who died January 7th 1862/ aged 62 years/ Blessed are the dead which/ die in the Lord
3706 In memory of/ John EASTER/ who died January 14th 1859/ aged 69 years [
3801 In loving memory/ of/ Sarah Ann/ the beloved wife of/ James GRIEF/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ August 7th 1920/ aged 82 years/ Until the day break and the shadows flee away
3802 In/ ever loving memory of/ James GRIEF/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ April 9th 1890/ aged 52 years/ Here is the spot where Christians sleep/ and sweet the strains which pour/ O why should we in anguish weep/ they are not lost but gone before/ Beneath these sods lies buried here/ a loving husband, a father dear/ we know his soul is now at rest/ with Jesus Christ for ever blest
3803 In/ loving memory of/ Edmund CARTER/ who died Feb 13th 1886/ aged 71 years/ also Martha his wife/ died Oct 1st 1866 aged 50 years/ I heard the voice of Jesus say/ come unto me and rest/ lay down thou weary one lay down/ thy head upon my breast
3804 [Broken cross] West: In/ loving memory/ of/ James
POLLARD/ who passed away at Yarmouth/ 24th June 1909 aged 77 years/
We have loved him during his life let us/ not forget him after his death/ St
Ambrose
South: also/ Margaret J[ane] POLLARD/ who died 22nd
June 1869/ aged 34 years/ To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die
North: also of his widow/ Susanna P POLLARD/ who died at
Norwich/ 22nd March 1922 aged 83 years/ Worthy of remembrance
3805 William POLLARD/ died January 9 AD 1850/ aged 76 years/ Anna POLLARD/ died March 10 AD 1864/ aged 94 years/ All shall be well with them/ that fear God/ Erected by their grand children/ Susanna, Charles, William,/ Thomas & Emma HAWES/ interred at Finchley Cemetery/ August 1 AD 1873/ aged 81 years
3806 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ William EASTER/ of this parish/ 25th August 1868/ aged 43 years/ In life respected/ in death lamented/ also two of his children died in their infancy [Presumably Clara buried 16 Jan 1864 aged 5 months and Herbert buried 21 Mar 1866 aged 10 months]
3901 In loving memory of/ Priscilla/ the beloved wife of/ James RUST/ who died October 11th 1929/ aged 84 years/ Life’s work well done/ also James RUST/ her beloved husband/ who died July 20th 1933/ aged 82 years/ Re-united
3902 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah wife of/ Christopher BARKHAM/ who departed this life October 1860/ aged 84 years
3903 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William RUST/ who departed this life/ 3 December 186[9] / aged 57 years
3904 In/ loving memory of/ William John POLLARD/ of Costessey Norwich/ who died July 23-1930/ aged 74 years [BR says died Harrogate]
3905 Stephen BUCKINGHAM/ died April 7 AD 1864/ aged 64 years/ A faithful servant/ 32 years as woodman/ on the Stow Hall/ estate
4001 To the memory of/ Henry Courtenay PRICE/ vicar of Shouldham 1906 – 1931/ died November 4-1931/ aged 72 years/ Thou will keep him in perfect peace/ whose mind is stayed on Thee/ also of/ Edith Blanche his wife/ died October 11-1934/ aged 68 years/ I seek an inheritance incorruptible undefiled and that fadeth not away/ to be bestowed on them that diligently seek it [BR says both of Wattington]
4002 In/ loving memory of/ Sarah Ann GRIEF/ died May 9-1991/ aged 80 years/ Peace perfect peace [BR entry not found]
Those memorials close to the church on the north side are listed in a single series from east to west:
NN01 In/ loving memory of/ Henry William/ son of/ Jno & Betsy Anne HUMPHREY/ who died/ 10th April 1864/ aged 7 months
NN02 In/ loving memory of/ [Horace son of] John & Betsy A HUMPHREY/ who died/ Dec 1 1873/ aged 8 months
NN03 To the memory of/ [Jacob] ADAMS/ died May 3rd 1883/ aged 55 years/ Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous/ ness which the Lord the righteous judge shall/ give me at that day
NN04 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Deborah ADAMS/ who died/ Aug 13-1862/ aged 72 years/ Long with the numerous ills of life/ my noble heart has striven/ though now we weep we smile to think/ thou art at rest in Heaven/ Erected by her 4 sons in America/ N J J & W ADAMS
NN05 In/ memory of/ Robert ADAMS/ who died July 7-1875/ aged 87 years/ Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep/ from which none ever wake to weep/ his praises shall our tongue employ/ in that eternal world of joy
NN06 [Body stone] Beneath this tomb are deposited the remains of Robert CATTON gentleman born January/ the XVIII AD MDCCLXVIII died April the XXIII AD MDCCCXLVIII [BR entry not found]
NN07 [Body stone] Mary CATTON born August 1 AD 1776/ died April 9 AD 1871
NN08 [Body stone] Robert Thomas CATTON born May 24 1800/ died January 27 AD 1872
NN09 Robert POLLARD/ deceased March 14/ AD 1863/ aged 27 years
NN10 [William] WAR[D] / July 8 1870 / aged 36 years
NN11 [Body stone] Sacred to the memory of Charles/ Joseph ORMAN Æ 15 years incumbent/ of this parish and Shouldham Thorpe/ who died Sept 1847 aged 53 years
NN12 [Tomb] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary daughter of the late/ George HOGGE Esqr/ of Lynn Norfolk/ died 10th July 1849/ in the 68th year/ of her age
NN13 [Tomb] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Anna daughter of the late/ George HOGGE Esqr/ of Lynn Norfolk/ died 3rd March 1856/ in the 77th year/ of her age
NN14 [Tomb] Sacred to the memory of/ Thomas ALLEN LSO/ a magistrate and deputy Lieutenant/ who departed this life/ October 25 1841/ in the 59th year of his age
NN15 [Headstone and kerb] In memory of/ Agnes Julia PAYNE/ died 23rd Feb 1956 aged 75/ and Walter PAYNE/ died 2 th April 1966 aged 84/ Re-united
NN16 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Gladys beloved wife of/ George MATTHEWS/ who died April 28-1959/ aged 55 years/ also/ George MATTHEWS/ who died January 21-1960/ aged 66 years/ Their memory is our greatest treasure
NN17 In loving memory of/ Richard Septimus MATTINSON/ died February 4-1961/ aged 70 years
NN18 At rest/ in loving memory of/ Ann Martha beloved wife of/ Robert BOWEN/ who died January 1st 1948/ aged 70 years/ Brave unselfish loving/ also Robert Harry BOWEN/ who died October 7th 1961/ aged 79 years
NN19 [Kerb] In loving memory of a dear mother and father/ Mignonette Clarissa CLIFTON who died 13th December 1966 aged 83 years/ George CLIFTON who died 5th October 1948 aged 74 years/ Re-united
NN20 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann wife of/ James TAYLOR/ who departed this life/ August 28th 1864/ aged 76 years/ I will lay me down in peace and take my/ rest for it is Thou Lord only makest / me dwell in safety Psalm IV [v 8]/ also James TAYLOR/ departed this life/ January 5 1870/ aged 80 years
Rows have been numbered from A in the east
Memorials have been numbered from 01 at the south end of
each row
Inscriptions after mid 1960s are shown in abbreviated
format only
A001 [Kerb] In ever loving memory of/ James Henry DUNN/ who died September 14-1937 aged 57 years/ At rest/ also Elizabeth his beloved wife/ who died November 18-1957 aged 81 years [BR says of North Runton] Re-united
A002 [Headstone and kerb] To the memory of/ Frederick Charles/ GOULD/ who died June 6th 1941/ aged 58 years [BR says killed in an accident with a bomber at Marham]/ also his wife/ Gertrude Susan/ GOULD/ who died Dec 22nd 1976/ aged 87 years
A003 In/ loving memory of/ Betsy Ann STAINES/ died November 19-1939/ aged 78 years/ At rest/ also/ Henry/ her beloved husband/ who died April 20 1945/ aged 95 years/ Re-united
A004 [Inaccessible due to vegetation]
A005 In/ ever loving memory of/ Robert PLAICE/ died July 2nd 1938/ aged 82 years [BR entry not found]/ also of three sons killed in/ the Great War 1914 – 18/ Pte B[ertie] PLAICE 5th Norfolks/ killed at Sulva Bay 28 Aug 1915 aged 20/ Pte H[arold] PLAICE 12th Lancers/ died in Cairo 11 Nov 1915 aged 18/ Pte A[rthur] PLAICE 5th Norfolks/ killed in Palestine 19 April 1917 aged 20/ At rest/ also of Mary Elizabeth/ his beloved wife/ died Sept 1st 1935 aged 71 years/ United in death
A006 [Inaccessible due to vegetation]
A007 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Roseanna beloved wife of/ Robert MACE/ died Sep 17-1932/ aged 67 years/ also Robert MACE/ died June 23 1937/ aged 72 years/ Rest in the Lord
A008 In/ loving memory of/ William BUCKENHAM/ who died Sept 30-1932/ aged 68 years/ also Martha/ his beloved wife/ who died Oct 28-1932/ aged 68 years/ At rest
A009 In/ loving memory of/ Arthur John/ the beloved husband of/ Ellen CARTER/ died March 17-1936/ aged 71 years/ At rest/ also Ellen his wife/ died October 5-1941/ aged 70 years/ Peacefully sleeping resting at last
A010 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ POLLARD/ who died/ Oct 29th 1937/ aged 84 years/ Zachariah/ POLLARD/ who died/ March 28th 1938/ aged 74 years
B001 [Kerb] Treasured memories of/ Alfred KIRCHEN/ wounded 1914 – 1918/ died 1st Sept 1946 aged 52 years/ Thy will be done/ Alma Elizabeth KIRCHEN/ died 3rd Nov 1961 aged 66 years
B002 Robert PLAICE d 11th September 1948 aged 82 years/ also/ his wife Clara died 29th May 1913/ aged 47 years
B003 [Inaccessible]
B004 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Minnie THURSTON died July 3-1942 aged 67 years/ Peacefully sleeping/ also of William THURSTON died Aug 23-1952 aged 82 years
B005 In/ loving memory of/ Samuel J[ames Moulton] DANE/ died Nov 20th 1941/ aged 79 years/ also his wife/ Thirza DANE/ died Oct 28th 1956/ aged 86 years/ Re-united
B006 In/ loving memory/ of/ Edward PORTER/ died 20th July 1944/ aged 77 years
C001 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ May STAINES died 25th Nov 1954 aged 81 years/ also of William her/ loving husband 20th Sept 1955 aged 84 years
C002 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother Olive Maud CAMPEN who died 24th Nov 1954 aged 64 years/ Always in our thoughts/ also her beloved husband John CAMPEN who died 5th October 1966 aged 72 years
C003 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband/ Alfred Ashley PLAICE/ who died
C004 In loving memory of/ our dear parents/ Thomas Henry/ WOODBINE/ died 29th June 1951/ and his beloved wife/ Annie Marie/ died 24th Feb 1955/ aged 68 years/ Gone but not forgotten
C005 [Kerb] Treasured memories/ of our darling/ Richard/ beloved son of/ Peter & Jean SAYERS/ taken from us/ 30th Aug 1957/ aged 9 weeks/ Cherish him Lord/ until we meet again
C006 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Edith SAYERS/ who died May 5th 1951/ aged 43 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
C007 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Ethel May JARVIS who died 11th July 1951 aged 51 years
C008 [Kerb] William SAYERS who died Nov 27th 1951 aged 74 years/ At rest
C009 In/ loving/ memory of/ Annie Maria GRIEF/ died June 3rd 1956/ aged 75 years/ also/ Arthur GRIEF/ her husband/ died March 8th 1971/ aged 96 years/ Re-united
C010 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Emily Elizabeth TRUNDLE who died Aug 28th 1949 aged 63 years/ Death divides memories cling
C011 In loving memory of/ Gertrude/ the beloved wife of/ Abel HARPER/ who died July 26th 1948/ aged 73 years/ Thou shalt shew me the path of life/ in thy prescence is fullness of joy
C012 [Kerb and headstone] In loving memory of/ Elizabeth Ann RYE/ who died Nov 22nd 1945/ aged 63 years/ Life’s work well done/ also of her beloved husband/ Charles Arthur RYE/ who died March 12th 1969/ aged 86 years
C013 [Kerb and headstone] In loving memory of/ Harold Victor CLARK/ who died 27th April 1947/ aged 36 years/ also of his sister/ Phyllis Ida WING/ beloved wife of Arthur WING/ who died/ 12th July 1947/ aged 31 years/ Until the day break and the shadows flee away
D001 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ William Arthur WRIGHT died 24th July 1966 aged 71 years/ also his dear wife Louise Victoria died 29th April 1983 aged 85 years
D002 [Kerb and headstone] Eva Maria RUDD died 6 June 1964
aged 69
Miles Edwin RUDD died 19 Jan 1975 aged 81
D003 [Kerb and open book] Richard Preston WATSON died 29
Nov 1965 aged 81
Margaret Eleanor WATSON died 28 Aug 1974 aged 88
D004 Lawrence Davis BUTLER died 4 Feb 1964 aged 70
D005 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Richard George PAGE/ died 21st Sept 1953/ aged 69 years [BR entry not found]/ his dear wife/ Alice Maud/ died 3rd July 1974/ aged 79 years
D006 In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Gladys May [or Mary?] COUZINS/ who died July 20th 1963/ aged 61 years/ Loved and remembered always
D007 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Anna BOWEN who died 27th April 1963 aged 58 years/ Called suddenly to rest
D008 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother Lydia BLOWER who died Aug 18th 1960 aged 71 years/ also of a dear father William BLOWER who died Sept 10th 1969 aged 82 years/ Rest in peace
D009 [Kerb] A dear wife and mother Florence Hannah WARD/ who passed away March 25 1960 aged 75 years/ also of a dear father Albert Edward WARD/ who passed away Dec 10 1963 aged 78 years/ Life’s work well done Re-united
D010 In loving memory of/ Sarah MORBY/ died 6th June 1960/ aged 79 years/ also of her husband/ Albert Arthur died 6th Aug 1965/ aged 80 years/ Life’s work well done
D011 In loving memory of/ John William PORTER/ died 10th July 1965/ aged 65 years/ Peace perfect peace
D012 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ William P O WOODWARD who died April 10th 1956 aged 67 years [BR entry not found]/ Esther E[liza] A[dela] WOODWARD died Dec 30th 1991 aged 103/ Rest in peace
D013 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Lionel R[ichard] OLDROYD died 3rd September 1959 aged 55 years
D014 [Headstone and kerb] In memory of/ Grayson/ dearly loved son of/ Margaret & Stanley/ JOHNSON/ died 23rd April 1964/ aged 16 years 9 months/ His life a beautiful memory/ his absence a silent grief
D015 In/ memory of/ Rose Eleanor FOX/ died May 18th 1965/ aged 73 years/ also her husband/ Charles James FOX/ died Nov 5th 1959/ aged 70 years/ Re-united
D016 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Happy Selina COX/ who died March 27th 1963/ aged 86 years/ Life’s work well done
E001 Vernon R[obert] PRESTON died 30 Jan 1974 aged 74
Dora [+ Elizabeth] wife died 1962 aged 72
E002 Bella PRESTON died 11 Sep 1975 aged 73
Ethel Agnes PRESTON died 7th Jan 1977 aged 81
[BR entry not found]
E003 Rowland Ernest ROUTE died 18 Sep 1978 aged 58
Constance Lilian died 9 Mar 1994 aged 78
E004 Anthony Reginald PRICE died 12 Oct 1972 aged 66 years
E005 [Open book] Edwin BUXTON died 9 Dec 1974 aged 80
Elizabeth Ann BUXTON died 9 Aug 1983 aged 88
E006 Philip [Arthur] LLOYD died 25 May 1979 aged 53
Muriel [+ Georgiana] LLOYD died 25 Mar 1993 aged 68
E007 Bill [William Albert George] MARTIN died 3 Dec 1978
aged 65
Doris [+ Irene] MARTIN died 22 Aug 1994 aged 79
E008 Walter William RYE died 1 Oct 1977 aged 79
Mabel RYE died 24 Aug 1983 aged 86
E009 Kate Elizabeth THOMPSON died 26 Aug 1977 aged 74
William Walter died 26 April 1978 aged 79
E010 Frederick Harold BIGNAL died 25 April 1977 aged 72
Dorothy [+ Emily Kathleen] BUSH formerly BIGNAL died 2000
aged 91 [BR says died 1 Jan buried 12 Jan]
E011 George Litton WILLIAMS MC died 1974 aged 74
E012 David McNeale BEATTY died 1974 aged 59
Josephine May BEATTY (nee ENDICOTT) died 1992 aged 77 [BR
says of Diss]
E013 Hazel PORTER died 31 Aug 1983 aged 70
E014 Wilfred Oliver DANE died 19 May 1974 aged 71
Beatrice Emma DANE died 22 Sep 1979 aged 71 years
E015 Gilbert Edward PLAICE died 12 Aug 1973 aged 62
E016 Hubert BIRD died 28 Feb 1973 aged 74
E017 Hilda BARKER died 27 Jun 1971 aged 89
Edward BARKER died 27 Nov 1975 aged 91
E018 Sophia Ann PORTER died 12 Aug 1970 aged 83
E019 Agnes Edith WEBB died 28 Sep 1969 aged 78
E020 Evelyn Hannah MUFFETT died 15 Aug 1967 aged 74
Richard Charles MUFFET died 23 Sep 1984 aged 89
F001 Samuel CALLABY died 31 Aug 1987 aged 68
Jean died 14 Mar 1989 aged 69
F002 Jack Alfred PUNYER died 30 Dec 1985 aged 81
Doris Annie PUNYER died 7 July 1989 aged 87
F003 Albert Victor BOWEN died 20 Feb 1985 aged 82
F004 Eva Marion WATKINS died 1 Oct 1983 aged 73
William Edward Francis WATKINS died 3 May 1996 aged 85
F005 Margaret Ellen KEEP died Nov 6 1981 aged 95
F006 Reginald George MATTHEWS died 14 Mar 1982 aged 72
F007 Robert William COLLISON died 17 Jan 1981 aged 64
F008 David Crowe STAINES died 8 Oct 1980 aged 78
Elsie May STAINES died 20 Sep 1997 aged 80
F009 Ernest Edward COUZINS died 26 Jun 1980 aged 78
F010 Baden Henry LARGE died 31 Jan 1980 aged 79
Frances Ellen LARGE died 15 Aug 1988 aged 84
G001 Jordan BUCKE died 24 June 1996 [BR says died at birth]
G002 Ron WITTICH died 11 Jan 1996 aged 74
Gladys WITTICH died 21 May 2003 aged 82 [BR entry not
found]
G003 Rosalie Ethel DENHAM “Peggy” died 3 Aug 1995 aged 79
G004 Jessie WRIGHT died 1995 aged 87 [BR says died 22 April buried 28 April]
G005 Edward NANGLE died 10 Nov 1994 aged 78
G006 Beatrice Hazeltynne PILGRIM died 13 Oct 1994 aged 91
G007 Ronald George RYE “Rimmy” died 22 Jun 1994 aged 75
G008 Iris Agnes CARNEY died 20 May 1994 aged 79
G009 Norma [+ Doris] EDGSON died 1993 aged 76 [BR says died
31 Oct buried 4 Nov]
Ronald [+ Ernest] EDGSON died 1997 aged 80 [BR says died
12 Oct buried 17 Oct]
G010 Bert MALBY died 8 Aug 1993 aged 82
G011 Frank Robert CARTER died 12 Aug 1992 aged 67
G012 Kenneth William COUZINS died 9 Jun 1992 aged 60
G013 Daisy Rebecca CALEY died 26 Jul 1991 aged 100
G014 [Cross on headstone] George Frederick BUTTON died 21 Dec 1990 aged 72
G015 Kenneth Shirley PORTER died 11 July 1989 aged 72
G016 Robert George LARGE died 12 Jun 1985 aged 59
H001 Derek [+ George] MITCHELL died 21 Jan 1997 aged 61
H002 Bernard PILGRIM “Binky” died 24 Nov 2001 aged 74
H003 Ephraim Arnold Joseph JARVIS died 7 Jan 2001 aged 91
H004 Bertie RYE died 7 Jan 1996 aged 80
Violet May RYE died 10 Oct 1996 aged 66
H005 Maureen E NICHOLSON died 26 Jul 1998 aged 65
H006 Thomas BECKWITH died 2 Dec 2000 aged 65
H007 William [+ Archibald] BALMER “Bill” died 12 Dec 1999 aged 66
H008 Susan Margaret MATTHEWS died 26 Dec 2001 aged 41
H009 Betty Maureen ISBELL died 23 April 2000 aged 65
H010 David Alec BROWN died 5 Dec 1996 aged 54
H011 Colleen Joy PLAICE died 21 Dec 1996 aged 42
H012 Reginald Robert BUTTON died 17 Dec 1996 aged 82
Margaret Vera BUTTON died 26 Jul 1998 aged 79
John Pepperdine July 2004