Norfolk Epitaphs:Stanta Military Training Area memorial inscriptions

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Surveys of the churches/churchyards in the military training area at STANTA, Norfolk are recorded in the following order:

St Andrew’s Langford, All Saints’ Stanford, Holy Cross, Sturston (no inscriptions), St Andrew’s Tottington & St Mary’s West Tofts

General notes.

In each case inscriptions inside the church are listed before those found in the churchyard
Each inscription is given a 4 digit reference number which is used in the combined surname index. The notes at the start of each section explain how the reference can be used to locate the inscription at the site. This method was used in order not to spend time drawing churchyard plans nevertheless it was not possible to complete the whole survey during the period 1 April to 15^th April 2008 due in part to unsuitable weather..
Information in [square brackets] has been added from other sources eg burial register [BR], the “Short History” Guides produced by Roy Tricker and deductions from a knowledge of inscriptions recorded at other sites.
The / character is used to indicate where the line breaks occur on the original inscription.
All gravestones in churchyards are headstones unless otherwise indicated

Langford St Andrew’s, Norfolk

Inside the church

C001 Very large monument in white marble on N side of chancel
[Inscription above the effigy of Sir Nicholas GARRARD]
Near this place lye Interred the Remains/ of S^R Jacob GARRARD (eldest son and heir of/ Thomas GARRARD Esquire, an eminent wealthy and/ honourable citizen) the honour of knighthood was/ conferred on him by his pious and royal master king/ Charles the first in the year 1641, and by king Charles/the second he was created a baronet in the year 1662,/ having aided and assisted the royal family with men/ arms and money in their distress and exile for which /he became obnoxious to the usurpers of authority/ and was tryed by the committee for raiseing supplies as/ a delinquent but nobly defended both his and/ estate with unshaken resolution and stedfast loyalty./ He departed this life in September 1666 haveing/ eternized his memory by liveing acts of charity/ continued acknowledgements for the mercy of God/ received in his deliverance./
He married Mary JENNINGS a Lady of exemplary/ piety and virtue, by whom he had many children/ several of which dyed young, four only surviving/ viz^t, Thomas Jacob Isaac and Mary, the eldest/ son Thomas succeeded his father in honour/ and estate, the two younger married but/ left no surviving issue.  Mary the daughter, married with/ Richard BARNEY/ of Reedham in the/ County of/ Norfolk Esquire.
[Inscription on the pedestal supporting the effigy of Sir Nicholas GARRARD]
S^R Thomas GARRARD baronet, lyes buryed, as also doth Sarah his wife, near this place: She was the only daughter and heiress of Nicholas BERMEN/ of Peasenham-Hall in the County of Suffolk, Gent: by whom He had nine children, four sons and five daughters. Six of them (Viz^t)  two sons and/  four daughters, dyeing in their minority,  were likewise buryed here, and two sons and a daughter; (Viz^t) , Jacob, Nicholas.

and Mary, survived: Mary/ married with Samuel KERRIDGE of Shelly-Hall in the County of Suffolk Esquire; She departed this life in April 1702, and is likewise interred/ in this chancel.  JACOB the eldest, married Abigail daughter of S^R John HOLLAND of Quiddenham in the County of Norfolk baronet by/ whom he had severall children, who all dyed Infants, except, only two daughters: Alathea married with S^R Francis BICKLEY of  Attleborough in/the County of Norfolk baronet, by whom he had severall children, who all dyed young: and Sarah married Charles DOWNING Esquire,  comptroller/ of His Majesties Customs, third Son of Sir George DOWNING of Eas Hatley in the County of Cambridge, knight and baronet, by Frances HOWARD/ Grandaughter of the Right Honourable the Lord William HOWARD of Haworth in the County of Cumberland: by him the said SARAH hath had severall/ Children, of which the only survivor is Jacob Garrard DOWNING Esquire/ Jacob GARRARD dyed in the life time of his father S^R Thomas GARRARD and is with his deceased children interred in this chancel/ Here likewise is deposited the Body of S^R Nicholas GARRARD baronet, third son of S^R Thomas GARRARD; He succeeded his father in title and/ estate, without issue the eleventh day of March Anno Domini 1727: leaving behind him his disconsolate widow, Dame Cecilia GARRARD, only Daughter of S^R Edwin [STEDE] of Stede-hill in the County/ of Kent, by Cecilia, Daughter S^R William CLERKE of Ford in ……..in the same county/ which Dame Cecilia GARRARD to perpetuate the memory of her dear and extremely beloved husband, together with his worthy ancestors, both in duty and respect as much as in/ obedience to his desire, caused this monument to be erected.

C002 [Lying on the floor in the middle of church] In Memory of/ Elizabeth the wife of/ Edward SIMPSON/ who departed this life/ Dec.  _0 1_01/ In the _ 71_year of/ her age
[4 lines of epitaph follow which are unreadable]
Edward SIMPSON/ (the beloved Husband of / Elizabeth SIMPSON)/ who departed this life/ Jan ……1__1/  Aged  _1 years

C003 [Lying on the floor in the middle of church] Here lieth the Body of/ Tho. EVERSON Gent./ late of this place/ who dept. this life 17^th of Augst./ 1726/ Ætatis suæ 63/ & also 5 of his Children who/ died in their Infancy

C004 [On south wall] Under this stone/ are deposited the Remains/ of the Right Honble. General/ Sir James PULTENEY Bart./ Colonel of the 28^th Reg of Foot/ died at Buckenham House/ on the 26^th of April/ 1811

C005 [Lying on floor under east window] Hic jacit/ The Remains of Dame Sarah daughter &/ Heir of Nicholas BERMAN of Peasonhall/ in the County of Suffolk Gent; Widow & / Relict of Sr. Thos GARRARD Bart. By whom/ she became Mother of Nine Children vizl./ Jacob, Mary, Sarah, Thomas/ Sarah, Nicholas/ Katherine}Twins & John/ The said Dame Sarah Hester } departed this life on/ the 12^th day of May Anno Dom 1703./ To whose honoured Memory Her much/ obliged Daughter in Law Dame Cecilia/ widow & Relict of Sr. Nicholas GARRARD Bart./ as a gratefull acknowledgement of many favors/ Humbly dedicates this Marble/ Anno: Dom: 1729

C006 [Lying on floor under east window] Here lyeth the Body of/ Sr. Nicholas GARRARD Bart./ who Died the 11^th of March/ Anno Dom: 1727/ Aged   years [Note no age is carved into gravestone]

C007 Lydia SEWELL [Roy TRICKER’s guide to this church mentions a ledger stone not found now]

Churchyard

There are a few graves bearing inscriptions. In the following survey the initial letter of the 4 digit reference given to each inscription indicates on which side of the churchyard the grave is situated.

E001 In/ loving memory of/ Henry PENDLE/ who departed this life/ June 1^st 1891/ aged 75 years

E002 [Low tomb] Sacred to/ the memory of/ Clement ELLIS/ of Lincoln College Oxford/ third son of M ELLIS/ of Mansfield Notts/ who died at Langford/ on the 13^th day of August/ 1848/ in the 21^st year/ of his age/ Those that seek me early shall find/ me Prov VIII 17./ Them also which sleep in Jesus will/ God bring with Him/ I Thes [Ch4 v14]

N001 [Base of a cross] In loving memory of/ Eveline Mary/ the beloved daughter of/ David & Elizabeth/ DIXON/ died Nov 4^th 1912/ aged 24 years/ Thy will be done

N002
[Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth Jane/ the beloved wife of/ Alfred MANNING/ who passed away/ July 18^th 1924/ aged 46 years/ Not lost but gone before
[Plaque] Frank MANNING 1918-2000/ beloved husband of/ Alice/ and son of Alfred/ and Elizabeth

S001 [Headstone and kerb] In/ memory of/ Elizabeth/ wife of/ Mr Ricd CAWSTON/ who died Febry 5^th/ 1860/ aged 76 years [BR says of Mundford]
[Footstone] R C 1844

S002 In loving remembrance of our/ dear departed one/ James WOODROW/ born Novbr 1806 died Jany 4^th 1891/ Jesus lives henceforth is death but the gate of life immortal/ his last words were/ “He doeth all things well” [BR says of Watton]

S003 [Coped stone] Richard Jonathan BRADFIELD/ who died much regretted and respected at Buckenham Hall/ on the 12 day of August [1847]/ aged 36 years [BR says of Buckenham]

S004 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Martha FOSTER/ wife of/ Charles FOSTER/ who died July 31^st 1856/ aged 60 years [BR says of Buckenham]
[Footstone relocated] FOSTER/ 1856

S005 In/ loving memory of/ James BACON/ who died/ [Aug]ust 26^th 1874/ aged 51 years [BR says of Hilborough]/ I shall go to him but he/ shall not return to me/ also of W & E BACON/ children of the above who/ died in their infancy [BR says William Sturges BACON buried 12 Jun 1871 aged 9 months of Bodney and Edwin Charles BACON buried 10 Oct 1872 aged 4 months of Hilborough]

 Richard Smart
John Pepperdine
Mary Mitchell
April 2008

Stanford All Saints’, Norfolk

Inside the church

C001 [Ledger on floor of choir] To the memory of/ Annabella MANT/ infant daughter/ of/ Frederick W MANT/ vicar of this parish/ and/ Isabella his wife/ died June 12^th 1852/ aged 7 months/ The damsel is not dead but sleepeth/ St Mark Chap V. 39

Churchyard

There are no gravestones to the north of the church. The following rows are numbered from east to west and the stones in each row numbered from north to south.

Each stone is given a four digit reference. The first two being the row number and the second two the number of the stone in that row

0101 [Broken cross] [Gl]adys Catherin[e MURIEL]/born July 22[1885] died Aug 20 [1885]

0102 [Unreadable]

0103 [Low monument with gabled cross, lying horizontal]
[South side]
[In loving] memory  [of]/ the Rev William [Frederick] WELCH M. A./ [rector of] this parish/  who died Nov [1871]/ aged 71 years
[North side]
He will swallow up [death in victory] and the Lord God will/ wipe away [tears from off their faces]

0201 In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Benjamin SPINKS/ who died Dec 6^th/ 1889/ aged 68 years [BR says of Sturston]/ In the midst of life we are in/ death, of whom may we seek/ for succour but of Thee O Lord/ also of/ Benjamin SPINKS/ who died July 22^nd/ 1896/ aged 83 years [From the 1662 Book of Common Prayer]

0202 In/ memory of/ James FLATT/ who died/ October 15/ 1867/ aged 49 years

0203 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Hannah FLATT/ who died May 29/ 1863/ aged 86 years

0204 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Edward FLATT/ died Febry 6^th/ 1852/ aged 67 years

0205 [Metal cross without inscription]

0206 [Stone scroll + Kerb] In memory of/ my dearly loved husband/ Charles CHASE/ who fell asleep/ Novbr 22^nd 1929/ aged 40 years [BR says of Buckenham]/ It’s nice to know we’ll meet again/ where parting is no more/ and where the one we loved so well/ has only gone before

0301 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ John ROBINSON/ who died/ Feb 10^th 1881/ aged 49 years/ The just shall live by faith

0302 In memory of/ Eliza/ the wife of/ George HITT/ who died/ aged 20 years [An Eliza HITT buried 2 May 1872 aged 46 years]/ George HITT/ who died/ May 13^th/ 1873 [BR says aged 46 years]/ Unto thine hand I commit my/ spirit O Lord God of [truth]

0303 In loving memory of/ Rudd Wilson SHEARING/ who died August 1^st 1905/ in the 85^th year of his age [BR says of Feltwell]/ also of/ Caroline his wife/ who died December 9^th 1907/ in the 84^th year of her age [BR says of Tottington]

0304 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Eliza/ beloved wife of/ Matthew RUDD/ who died June 2^nd 1870/ aged 38 years

0305 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ John RUDD/ who died July 10^th/ 1877/ aged 73 years/ Her children arise up and call her blessed/ her husband also and/ he praiseth her/ John RUDD/ who died Sepr 6^th 1879/ aged 75 years/ In the midst of life/ we are in death, of whom/ may we seek for succour/ but of thee O Lord

0306 In/ memory of/ Miles RUDD/ born of/ John & Elizabeth RUDD/ he died 12^th Feb 1866 aged 27/ I know that my Redeemer lives/ what joy the blest assurance gives/ He lives He lives who once was dead/ He lives my everlasting Head

0307 In/ memory of/ David RUDD/ son of/ John & Celia RUDD/ who died suddenly/ Jan 14th 1853/ aged 22 years/ Death is most certain you may see/ for suddenly it came to me/ in perfect health to me was sent/ an accident most violent/ We fade away suddenly like the grass [BR says of Buckenham]

0308 In memory of/ Samuel RUDD/ who died Octr 16^th 1849/ aged 24 years/ Kind father and mother I bid you adieu/ no more my brothers and sisters on Earth can live/ my youthful days I spent with you on pleasure/ and now Heaven I hope to have as a treasure/ and free from all this wicked World’s deceit/ I hope in Heaven you all again to meet/ also lie near this place three of/ his sisters/ Charlotte died Octr 19^th 1849/ aged 4 years [BR says 3y9m]/ Maria died Novr 2^nd 1849/ aged 7 years/ Harriet died Novr 13^th 1850/ aged 14 years

0309 In/ loving memory/ of/ Robert RUDD/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Anna Elizabeth RUDD/ born Jany 11^th 1841/ died April 5^th 1894/ He is not lost but gone before/ Oh be earnest death is near/ thou wilt perish ling ring here/ sleep no longer rise and flee/ lo thy Saviour waits for thee [This is probably based on one verse of a hymn by Dyer dated 1796 which reads – “O be earnest, do not stray/ thou mayest perish e’en today/ rise thou lost one rise and flee/ lo! thy Saviour waits for thee”]

0310 In/ loving memory/ of/ our dear mother/ Anna Elizabeth/ wife of/ Robert RUDD/ born Decr 14^th 1840/ died Decr 12^th 1900 [BR says of Sturston]/ Them also which sleep in Jesus will/ God bring with Him 1. Thes. 4. 14. / Happy soul thy days are ended/ all thy mourning days below/ go by angel guards attended/ to the sight of Jesus go

0401 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Elizabeth the wife of/ James SAYER/ who died Dec 11/ 1866/ aged 70 years/ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord

0501 [HS broken] [Etheldreda]  the Wife of/ Will SWANTON/ who died May 8th 1769

0502 [Low monument with hipped top] In Memory of/ John Tom MATTHEWS/ died May 2 1853/ aged 1 year and 9 months

0503 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Luke GRASS/ He fell [ ? ] [buried 17 Feb 1856 aged 29 years] / Frances GRASS/ who departed this life/ February 12th 1837

0504 John the Son of/ John & Hal[.]y GRASS/ died June 22 185[4]/ aged 3[4] years

0505 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John GRASS/ who departed this life/ March 4th 1837/ aged 67/ [BR says parish clerk] and also Lucy GRASS/ his beloved wife/ who rests by his stone/ Thou faithful unto death [...] [BR says buried 19 Aug 1831 aged 40 years wife of parish clerk]

0506 She is not dead but sleepeth/ In loving memory of/ Harriet/ the beloved wife of/ John Wm BROWN/ who departed this life/ March 7th/ 1888/ aged 35 years/ "Believe on the Lord/ Jesus Christ and Thou/ shalt be saved."

0507 For ever with the Lord/ loving memory of / Maria KNIGHTS/ who died in/ 1891 [buried 15 Jan]/ aged [7]1 years/ "He healeth the broken/ in heart and bindeth/ up their wounds."

0601 In memory of/ Alice wife of/ Henry BARTLETT/ who died April the 5^th/ 1763/ in the 46^th year of her age

0602 In memory of/ Henry BARTLETT who/ died November the 13^th/ 1764/ aged 52 years

0603 [Headstone leaning forward and too deeply buried to access]

0604 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ William/ the beloved son of/ George & Sarah/ FLATT/ who died March 28^th/ 1895/ aged 43 years/ It is good for me that/ I have been afflicted [BR says of Sturston]

0605 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ George FLATT/ who died/ Dec 25^th 1880/ aged 67 years/ Blessed are the dead which die/ in the Lord [BR says of Sturston]

0606 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ George FLATT/ who departed this life/ April 26^th 1897/ in the 85^th year/ of his age/ Thou shalt come to thy grave/ in a full age like as a shock/ of corn cometh in in his season [BR says of Sturston]

0607 In memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved child of/ George & Sarah FLATT/ who departed this life/ Aug 2 1872/ aged 17 years/ The dead is not dead but sleepeth

0608 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Sarah beloved daughter/ of/ George and Sarah FLATT/ died June 13^th 1874/ aged 18 years/ also Mary her sister/ died Nov 30^th 1857 [BR says 1856 death registered Swaffham 1856]]/ aged 8 years

0609 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Henry the son of/ George and Sarah FLATT/ who died Novr 3^rd 1834 aged 19 years/ Blessed are the dead who die in/ the Lord/ also near this place lieth/ his brother and sister

0610 In memory of/ Susanna the wife of/ Cooper MACRO/ who died 7^th Sept 1845/ aged 30 years [unreadable verse due to white lichen covering]

0701 In loving memory of/ Hannah/ the beloved wife of/ Ellis THORPE/ who died November 1^st 1898/ aged 54 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away/ blessed be the name of the Lord [BR says of Croxton]

0702 In/ memory of/ John PARSONS/ who died May 4^th 1852/ aged 70 years/ also of/ Marianne his wife/ who died March 24^th 1852/ aged 54 years/ also of/ James their son/ who died Aug 19^th 1849/ aged 25 years/ Prepare to meet thy God the days/ of man are but as grass [In each case the date of death shown is the same as the date of burial. Presumably the information was taken from the burial register some time after the event and when the date of death could not be established]

0801 [Body stone] In/ memory of/ Henry [BARTLETT]/ who/ departed/ this life/ Aug 11^th 1795/ aged 41 years

0802 In/ memory of/ Hey BARTLETT/ died March 27/ 1790/ aged 45/ also/ Amy the wife of/ Hey BARTLETT/ died Jan 18^th 1789/ aged 36/ Here lies them who never denied their friend/ full in their dealings to their latter end/ of gentle [nature] and of truth approved/ in death lamented as in life beloved [further two lines may continue: “and truth and justice, charity and peace/ they have gone to taste those joys that never end”]

0803 [Low tomb] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Robert BARTLETT/ who died July 1845/ aged 70 years/ also of/ Elizabeth his wife/ who died [continues]

0804 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Charles Clarke/ son of/ Daniel & Ellen DENNY/ who departed this life/ Nov 24^th 1838/ aged 10 months

0901 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary Sylvester/ daughter of Robert and/ Sarah BARTLETT/ who died/ 18^th of August 1830/ in the 13^th year/ of her age/ No ill can reach her now she rests above/ safe in the bosom of Celestial Love

0902 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary daughter of/ Robert and/ Elizabeth BARTLETT/ who died 16 of July 1816/ in the 16 year/ of her age

0903 Sarah/ BARTLETT/ relict of/ Robert/ BARTLETT/ died Feb 19^th 1863/ aged 80/ Georgiana/ daughter of/ Robert & Sarah BARTLETT/ born March 28 1820/ died Nov 6 1876 [BR says of Cheshunt, Herts]

1001 [Unreadable]

1002 In/ memory of/ Samuel LANGLEY/ who departed this life/ Oct 10 1850/ aged 67 years/ also/ Mary his wife/ who departed this life/ Nov 4 1858/ aged 70 years [BR says of Thetford]/ also/ three of their children [presumably: Sophia buried 9 Jun 1831 aged 18, George buried 14 Dec 1831 aged 2 and Robert buried 29 Apr 1846 aged 17]

1101 In/ loving memory of/ Sarah Ann/ the beloved wife of/ James QUADLING/ who died Octbr 19^th 1894/ aged 59 years/ The cup was bitter the sting severe/ to part with a mother we loved so dear/ our sorrow was great but we will not complain/ but trust in Christ to meet again/ also of/ James QUADLING/ who died February 27^th 190[7]/ aged 74 years [BR says of Tottington]

1102 In/ loving memory/ of/ Ann OLDFIELD/ who departed this life/ May 8^th 1907/ aged 59 years/ Gone but not forgotten

1103 In loving memory/ of/ Fred CLARK/ the beloved son of/ Pooley & Isabella CLARK/ who departed this life/ June 22^nd 1908/ aged 32 years/ He is not dead but sleeps till/ Christ shall come

1104 In loving memory/ of/ our dear mother/ Emma GOSS/ died Octbr 2^nd 1894/ aged 47/ Until the day breaks and the shadows/ flee away/ also of/ our dear father/ John GOSS/ died Janry 1^st 1929/ aged 88 years/ Lord all pitying Jesu blest/ grant him thine eternal rest

1201 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth MACRO/ who died/ Oct 4^th 1918/ aged 71 years/ Thy will be done

1202 In/ loving memory of/ Caroline/ the beloved wife of/ Charles COATES/ who departed this life/ July 31^st 1892/ aged 63 years/ In thy presence is fullness of joy/ at the right hand there are pleasures for evermore/ also of/ Charles COATES/ died August 15^th 1909/ aged 77 years/ At rest

1203 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Elizabeth COATES/ youngest daughter of/ James & Sarah/ COATES/ who departed this life/ May 27^th 1867/ aged 19 years/ Much beloved in her life deeply/ lamented in her early death/ [BR says of London]/ Remember now the Creator in the days of thy youth / [while the evil] days come not nor the years [draw nigh] when thou shalt [say I have no pleasure in them]. [Ecclesiastes. Ch 12 v 1].

1204 Sacred/ to the memory of/ James COATES/ who died Feb 20^th/ 1881/ aged 78 years/ also of/ Sarah COATES/ who died July 1^st/ 1881/ aged 75 years/ I will say of the Lord He is my re/fuge and my fortress my God/ in Him will I trust

1205 [Cross] In loving memory/ of/ my dear husband/ James  [+ Brightwell] COATES died April 11^th 1930

1206 At rest/ In loving memory of/ Priscilla Mary/ beloved wife of/ George W J GOSS/ died June 9 1939/ aged 60 years/ also of/ George William John/ GOSS/ who died June 10^th 1958/ aged 86 years

1301 In loving memory of/ Albert William COE/ who died August 14^th 1933/ aged 49 years/ Beloved/ served in France 1914-1918/ Their names liveth forevermore

1302 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth GATHER[COLE]/ who died Feb 16^th 18[85]/ aged 67 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken/ away blessed be the name of the Lord/ also of/ Robert GATHERCOL[E]/ who died March 18^th 188[6]/ aged 76 years/ Weep not for us our children dear/ because we die and leave you here/ but look to Christ the crucified/ that you may feel His blood applied

1303 Unreadable

1304 In memory of/ Sarah wife of/ James QUANTRILL/ who died Octr 30/ 1829 [BR says 1828]/ aged 27 years/ also 2 children died infants [presumably Louisa buried 27 Nov 1827 aged 30 weeks and Elizabeth buried 12 Nov 1828 aged 10 weeks]/ A loving wife and mother dear/ a faithful friend lies buried here/ my days are spent in Chssisrun[??]/ my husband and children prepare [] / also 2 children by/ his second wife [presumably Hannah buried 24 Sep 1831 aged 2 months and James buried 2 Aug 1835 aged 8 months]

[Sarah & Elizabeth buried 1828 both appear in BR as QUANTRAM]

1305 In memory of/ James QUANTRILLl/ who died/ January 15^th 1868/ aged 76 years

1306 [Sacred/ to the memory of] Sarah/ second wife of/ James [QUANTRILL]/ who departed this life/ []/ 1870/ aged 75 years [buried 20 Sep]

1401 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Robert COATES/ who died July 26^th 1879/ aged 70 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath/ taken away blessed be the name of the Lord

1402 In memory of/ William/ COLMAN/ who died/ 10 June 1826/ aged 65 years/ Thomas/ COLMAN/ who died/ 19^th July 1867/ aged 68 years [BR says of Thetford]

1403 In/ memory of/ Ba[thsheba] daughter of/ Wm & Mary QUANTRILL/ who died Jany 13^th 184[1]/ aged 7 months/ Weep not for me my parents dear/ because I died so young/ our heavenly Father thought it best/ to call me to His home

1501 [Cross in iron railing] Edith WOODS/ aged 9 years [buried 9 Jul 1893]

1502 In loving memory/ of/ George [+ Cater] WOODS/ died Decbr 19^th 1925/ aged 71 years/ also of Cela WOODS/ beloved wife of the above/ died Febry 18^th 1932/ aged 86 years/ R.I.P.

1503 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Susannah/ the beloved wife of/ Robert QUANTRILL/ who died Sepbr 1^st/ 1893/ aged 72 years [BR says of Sturston]/ and God shall wipe away/ all tears from their eyes/ also of/ Robert QUANTRILL/ who died June 10^th/ 1898/ aged 77 years/ [BR says of Tottington] In the midst of life/ we are in death

1504 [Cross] In loving memory/ of/ Hazel Ellen/ the beloved daughter of/ Robert & Margaret ESPIE/ who died Octbr 25^th 1940 [aged 19 years]

1505 In memory of/ Henry son of/ Wm & Mary Ann QUANTRILL/ and husband of/ Susan QUANTRILL/ who died 4 February 1843/ in the 23^rd year of his age/ Our friend and brother lo is dead/ the cold and lifeless clay/ hath made in dust his silent bed/ and therein must decay/ methinks I see him joyful stand/ before the God of Heaven he smiles/ and his new life is given

1601 In loving memory/ of/ Arthur William/ beloved husband of/ Emily EAGLE/ died Novbr 21^st 1939/ aged 56 years/ Always remembered

1602 In/ memory/ of/ Saml SMITH/ died Febry 25^th/ 1831 [BR says 1830]/ aged 49 years/ also/ Elizth his wife/ died Novbr 21^st/ 1858/ aged 67 years [BR says of Croxton]/ Teach me believe the [] dread/ the great is little [unreadable]

1603 In/ loving memory of/ Reuben/ the beloved husband of/ Mary Ann GODFREY/ who departed this life/ June 25^th 1888/ aged 59 years/ Tis good for me that I have been afflicted/ that I might learn thy statutes/ I know O Lord that thy judgements are/ right and that Thou in faithfulness/ hast afflicted me

1604 In memory of/ William QUANTRILL/ who died May 21^st 1861/ aged 68 years/ also/ Elizabeth his daughter/ who died Nov 2 1846/ aged 18 years/ Mary Ann his daughter/ who died Dec [] 1846/ aged 28 years

1605 In/ memory of/ Reuben GODFREY/ died Decbr 26^th 18[59]/ aged 72 years/ also/ Mary his beloved wife/ died Sepr 22^nd 1854/ aged 55 years/ Farewell dear friends a long farewell for we shall meet no more

Richard Smart
John Pepperdine
April 2008

Tottington St Andrew’s, Norfolk

War memorial

WW01 [is now on the road between Thompson and Merton].
[On the north side] Erected/ in proud and grateful memory/ of the gallant sons/ of Tottington/ who fought for their country/ in the Great War 1914-1918/ their name liveth forevermore/ These died that we might live/ Frederick BONE/ Rowland FLATT/ William FLATT/ Walter FRISTON/ Herbert HANCOCK/ Herbert KERRY/ Phillip MOORE/ William PERKINS/ Charles RAE/ Walter Rayner/ William THOMPSON/ Arthur THORPE/ Albert WOOLSEY/ Frederick WORBY/ Edwin WRIGHT
[On the east side] In honour of the returned [Not included in index]
W ADLEY/ J BALLS/ J BELHAM/ A COOKE/ T COOKE/ W COOKE/ B FISHER/ E FISHER/ W FLATT/ W GATHERCOLE/ J HOWARD/ R HERRING/ C HANCOCK/ W HANCOCK/ S HUNT/ W LEDDON/ C LEEDER/ S LEEDER/ R LEFFLEY/ A MACRO/ Albert OLDFIELD/ Arthur OLDFIELD/ E OLDFIELD
[On the west side] G OLDFIELD/ J OLDFIELD/ W OLDFIELD/ F PERKINS/ G RAE/ A RANDS/ A REEVE/ A SWANN/ F TUDDENHAM/ H TUDDENHAM/ J TUDDENHAM/ W TUDDENHAM/ C WATSON/ W WATSON/ G WEEDS/ F WILLIAMS/ R WOODS/ E WOOLSEY/ F WOOLSEY/ J WOOLSEY/ J WORBY/ S WRIGHT

Inside the church

C001 [Plaque on north wall] In memory of/ Anne HARE/ the wife of the Reverend/ Hugh Charles HARE LLB/ and daughter of the late Mr Isaac BIRD/ and Anne his wife/ of Burnham Norton in this county/ who departed this life XXI of April/ MDCCCXXXVII/ aged LIV years/ also/ in memory of/ The Revd Hugh Charles HARE LLB/ youngest son of the/ Reverend Edward HARE/ of Docking Hall/ who died November III/ MDCCCXLVII/ aged LXI years [BR says of Watton]

C002 [On Pew back] 1636 Thomas SALTER and his wife Jane

C003 [Leger stone, black marble] Sacred/ to the Memory of/ Will^m the Son of/ Will^m  and Mary/ FARRER/ who died March 20^th 1808/ aged 58 years

C004 In memory of/ William FARRER/who departed this life/ April 22^nd 1775/ aged 61 years/ As I am so must you be/ therefore prepare to follow me/ also/ Mary the wife of/ the above William FARRER/ who departed this life/April 6^th 1791/ aged 76 years

C005 Here lyeth the body of/ Robert KNOPWOOD/ who departed this life the/ twenty-seventh day of May in the/ year of Our Lord/ one thousand / seven hundred and twenty three/ and in the sixty-fifth year/ of his age

C006 Here lyeth the body of/ Margaret KNOPWOOD/ y^e wife of Rob^t KNOPWOOD who departed this life/ the 27^th of Novem: 1729/ aged 67 years

C007 [On wall under east window] Tabulas has in honorem dei grato animo dedicant Johannes AUG. DE GREY et Eliz. UXOR EJUS  MDCCCXCVI

 C008 [On east wall, next to entrance to choir area] In loving memory of / Frederick WORBY/ Vicar’s warden/ who died for England/ in France Oct 24/ 1915

C009 [Plaque on south wall] To the memory/ of Joseph DUFFIELD/ who departed this life/ June 21 1758/ in the 88 year of his age/ to the memory/ also of Mary DUFFIELD/ wife of the said/ Joseph DUFFIELD

C010 [On south wall] In Memory/ of Thomas DUFFIELD/ youngest son of/ Joseph DUFFIELD/ and Mary his wife/ He departed this life/ the 3^rd of April 1770/ aged 46 years

Churchyard

There are no inscriptions on the north side of the church. Rows are numbered from the East to West and stones numbered from North to South in each row

0101 [Base of cross] Helen Muriel ASHFIELD/ died November 8 1908/ aged 32 years

0102 [Footstone] H[enry] P[EARSON] 1906 [BR says buried 19 June aged 73 years]

0103 [Cross] In/ loving/ memory of/ Edmund Wooley ASHFIELD/ 24 years rector of Fen Ditton, Cambs/ died June 17^th 1912/ aged 76 years/ also of Laura Elizabeth his wife/ died July 1912 aged 69 years/ Lovely and pleasant in their lives/ and in their death they were not divided

0104 In loving memory of/ my sister/ Emily/ died 20^th July 1938 [BR says aged 68 years of Merton]/ also of/ my brother/ George Herbert/ died 28^th Feb 1913 [BR says aged 43 years]/ son and daughter of/ William & Ann STURGEON/ Until the day break

0105 [Cross] In loving memory/ of/ Christopher REEVE/ who departed this life/ March 9^th 1909/ aged 76 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away/ blessed be the name of the Lord.  Job 1. 21.

0201 [Cross on base E side of base reads:] In/ Memory/of / Ernest Hastings/ SWAN 34 Years Vicar of this Parish/ died April 11 1909

0202 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Henry Pearson/ (late of Hockwold-cum-Wilton)/ Who Died June 14^th 1906/ aged 73 years/ When the day of toil is done/ when the race of life is run/ Father, grant Thy wearied one/ rest for ever more

0301 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William LAWRENCE/ who died/ September 7^th/ 1861/ aged 66 years/ His end was peace

0302 In/ loving memory/ of/ George COOTE/ who departed this life/ after a long affliction/ December 20^th/ 1897/ aged 74 years/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never shall thy memory fade/ loving thoughts shall ever linger/ around the spot where thou art laid/ also of/ Susannah/ the beloved wife of the above/ who died January 16^th 1904/ aged 80 years/ Thy will be done

0303 In affectionate memory of/ Ida Helen HOW/ Sep [buried 16 Sep] 1871/ aged 1 year four month/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ hath taken away blessed/ be the name of the Lord

0304 In/ memory of/ Martha the beloved wife of/ Edward MACRO/ and daughter of / James & Martha BILHAM/ born Aug 4 1840/ died Aug 31 18[72 aged 32 years] / Perfect in the sight of the Lord/ in the death of His saints

0305 In memory of/ Thurza/ dearly beloved wife of/ George MACRO/ who died Novbr. 15^th 1908/ aged 60 years/ And God’s word say He loved me and gave/ himself for me the just for the unjust/ the price of my life was the precious blood/ of Christ/ also of/ George MACRO/ born May 7^th 1848/ died Decbr. 26^th 1932/ Peace perfect peace

Footstone  T  M 1932  G M

0401 In loving memory of/ Walter/ the beloved husband of/ Caroline HANCOCK/ who died April 29^th 1903/ aged 49 years/ Oh do not ask us if we miss him/ words would fail our loss to tell/ but in Heaven we hope to meet him/ never more to say farewell/ also of/ Caroline HANCOCK/ who died Decbr –th 1930/ aged 68 years/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is still’d/ a place is vacant at our hearth/ which never can be filled

0402 [Fallen headstone] In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Mary Ann/ the dearly beloved wife of/ John CHILVERS/ who departed this life/ Dec 10^th 18[87]/ aged 71 years/ Blessed are the dead which/ die in the Lord for they/ rest from their labours/ John [looks like HHYIOPO]/ who departed this life/ April [18]89/ aged 31 years/ His end was peace

0403 [Badly weathered headstone] /                / John CHILVERS/ died December [buried 17^th 1846 aged 78 years]/;/ also of Kerren[happuch] wife of/ John CHILVERS/ died August 8^th 1855/ aged 81 years/ Oh the sweet joy that scripture giveth/ I know that my Redeemer liveth

0404 In memory of/ [William] Henry BUTLER/ who died Sepbr the 8^th/ 1761/ aged 65 years

0405 William H[enry] STURGEON/ who died May 14^th 1880/ aged 66 years [BR says buried at Sturston]/ and their son George Herbert who died Febry 28^th 1913/ aged 43 years

0501 [Resting against E wall of church] In/ Loving Memory of/ John FLATT/ Who died/ Dec 26^th 1874/ aged 53 years

0502 Footstone W   H/1903/C   H/ 1930 [Walter HANCOCK bur 3 May 1903 aged 49 years and Caroline HANCOCK bur 31 Dec 1930 aged 68 years]

0503 [Cross, No names or date legible] Fold them O Father into Thine arms/ and let them always be/ His messengers of love/ between our human hearts and Thee

0504 Affectionate remembrance/ of /Sarah WILLIAMS/ who departed this life/ June 3^rd 1872/ in the 84^th year of/ her age/ The days of our years are three score years/ and ten and if by reason of strength they/ [be] four score years yet is their strength/ labour and [sorrow] for it is soon cut off/ and we fly away [Psalm 90 v 10]

0505 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Harriet SNA[R]E/who died/ Dec 31^st 1872/ aged 57 years [BR says of Thorpe near Norwich]

0506 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William HALL/ who departed this life/ June 1st 1870/ aged 70 years/ Thy will O Lord/ Thy will be done

0601 In/ loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ James WORBY/ who entered into rest/ March 9^th 1897/ in her 69^th year [BR says of Hockham]/ Thou art weary, art thou languid/ art thou sore distressed/ come to me saith one and coming/ be at rest/ also of/ James WORBY/ husband of the above/ who entered into rest/ March 11^th 1910/ aged 83 years [BR says of East Wretham]/ Home at last thy labour done/ safe and blest thy victory won/ Jordan past from pain set free/ angels now have welcomed thee

0602 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Emma/ the beloved wife of/ William WRIGHT/ who died Nov 2^nd 1880/ aged 23 years/ A loving wife a sister dear/ and parents dear had I/ who loved me well and/ grieved to see me die

0603 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Alice/ widow of the late/ James BOUGHEN/ who died Decr 4^th 1888/ aged 85 years/ What this woman was the Day/ of Judgement will discover/ Oh reader what are thou

0604 [Headstone fallen face down]

0605 In loving memory/ of/ William WORBY/ the beloved husband of/ Rebecca WORBY/ who died January 16^th 1912/ aged 81 years/ Afflictions sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ till God did please to give me ease/ and freed me from my pain/ also of/ Rebecca WORBY/ dearly loved wife of the above/ who died July 13^th 1917/ aged 83 years/ And so He bringeth them into the haven where/ they would be

0701 In memory of/ Mary wife of John BLACKBORN/ who died April 2^nd/ 1857/ aged 30 years

0702 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas RICHARDS/ who died [Sep] 10^th 1840/ in the [3]7^th [or 50^th] year of his age/ An affectionate husband and a dutiful son and brother/ Maria his daughter/ died February [11] 1841/ aged [2] years and [6] months

0703 In memory/ of/ Mary Marner/ daughter of/ William and Mary/ SUTTON/ who departed this life/ January 30^th 1842/ aged 2 years/ 6 months/ This lovely bird so young so fair/ called hence by early doom/ just came to show how sweet a flower/ in Paradise would bloom

0704 In memory/ of/ Mary Marner/ daughter of/ William and Mary/ SUTTON/ who departed this life/ October 21^st 1851/ aged 8 years/ The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away [BR says of Bodney]

0705 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ William SUTTON/ of [Saham] late of Bodney/ who died March 15^th 1875/ in the 69^th year of his age/ Thy will not mine/ be done

0706 Affectionate remembrance/ of / Mary SUTTON/ wife of the late/ William Sutton/ of Bodney/ who died June 17^th 1889/ in the 88^th year/ of her age/ Until the day break/ and the shadows flee away [BR says of Thorpe St Andrew]

0707 [Cross] In loving memory of/ Susan Reeve/ born 21^st February 1847/ died 8^th February 1932

0708 [Cross] Thy will be done/ In /loving memory of/ Thomas the beloved husband of/ Harriet Cox/ who departed this life/ Dec^r 21^st 1898/ in the 60^th year of his age

0709 Footstone M. C./1937 [Mary COOK buried 7 Dec 1937 aged 60 years]

0801[Approximately twelve broken stones lying against wall of Church of which most are unreadable and mainly footstones – the next two entries are the only ones readable]

 0802 [Footstone] C  G 1897  S G 1904 [Susanna COOTE bur 20 Jan 1904 aged 80 years and George COOTE bur 24 Dec 1897 aged 74 years]

0803 [Broken stone] Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Charles

0804 In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Robert HERRING/ who died January 27^th 1911/ aged 79 years/ Oh then what raptured greetings/ on Canaans happy shore/ what knitting sever’d friendships up/ where partings are no more/ also of/ Robert HERRING/ who died June 3^rd 1916/ aged 93 years/ Waiting in a holy stillness wrapt in sleep

0805 In/ memory of/ Rowland son of/ Robert & Mary Ann/ [H]ERRING/ died July 31 1866/ Aged 6 years and 3 months

0806 Mary COOKE/ died Decbr. 3^rd 1937/ aged 60 years

0807 Footstone T C 1898 [Thomas COX bur 23 Dec 1898 aged 69 years]

0901 In loving memory of/ Henry WARD/ who fell asleep/ May 31^st 1912/ aged 58 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ After long suffering God gave the call/ and sad was the parting for one and all/ though longing to stay with those he loved best/ he longed more for Heaven he needed the rest/ also of/ Betsy/ beloved wife of the above/ who fell asleep April 5^th 1918/ aged 65 years/ At peace [BR says of Swaffham]

0902 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth HANNER/ who died March 2^nd 1912/ aged 82 years/ also of/ Henry HANNER/ beloved husband of the above/ who died Octr 15 1916/ aged 78 years/ With God all things are possible

0903 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John HERRING/ who died/ May 27^th 1870/ aged 55 years/ also Sarah his wife/ who died Novr 25^th 1887/ aged 68 years [BR says of Merton]

0904 In memory of/ Pamela/ daughter of/ William & Mary/ HERRING/ who died May 3^rd/ 1850/ aged 18 years

0905 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ William HERRING/ who died Nov 28^th/ 1866/ aged 80 years/ / Mary his wife/ who died July 6^th 1874/ aged 90 years/ also Susan wife of the above [nothing else]

0906 In memory of/ George son of/ Simon & Sarah/ WATSON/ who departed this life/ Dec 16^th 1832/ aged 7 years/ also/ Harriet their daughter/ who departed this life/ May 30^th 1852/ aged 27 years/ Prepare to meet thy God

0907 [Base of cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ [Roderick Charles SPRAGG] / who died 5^th March 1935/ aged 4 years/ Safe in the arms of Jesus/ safe on his gentle breast/ there by His love o’er shadowed/ sweetly his soul shall rest/ R.I.P.

1001 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Thomas BUCKLE/ of/ this parish/ who departed this life/ Nov _ _th 1863/ aged 76 years/ Jesus said I am the/ Resurrection and the life

1002 In memory of/ ……wife of/ ………./ who died……./age 8_ years/ Also of Mary their daug/ died an infant

1003 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary LIMMER/ who died Oct 13^th 1863/ aged 68 years/
This stone is erected as a tribute/

1004 [Unreadable]

1005 In/ ever loving memory/ of/ Thomas Smith LEFFELY/ who departed this life/ Janry. 11^th 1912/ aged 73 years/ With patience he suffered his troubles were sore/ but now it is ended he suffers no more/ he sleeps; we will leave him in silence to rest/ the parting was painful but God knoweth best/ Also of/ Charlotte/ beloved wife of the above/ who died Novbr. 5^th 1925/ aged 83 years/ Her end was peace/ Their beloved son/ George Henry LEFFLEY/ died Janry. 8^th 1886/ aged 10 years [BR says Ernest George LIFFLEY bur 12 Jan 1886 aged 8 years]

1006 [Footstone] G W 1832 H W 1852 [George WATSON bur 19 Dec 1832 aged 7 years and Harriet WATSON bur 30 May 1852 aged 27 years]

1007 In loving memory/ of/ John/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Frances WORBY/ who passed away March 27^th 1933/ aged 86 years/ Gone from us, but not forgotten/ Also of /Frances WORBY/ his beloved wife/ died September 11^th 1936/ aged 80 years/ Reunited

1101 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Philadelphia ELIOT/ wife of/ John ELIOT/ who died/ the _ th of August 1813/ aged 60 years/……..before the…./When earth and……/…….hear the Judge pronounce my name/with blessings on my head

1102 [Footstone]  M?  L 1863 [Mary LIMMER bur 17 Oct 1863 aged 68 years]

1103 [Footstone] W  B 1911 [William BUCKLE bur 15 May 1911 aged 79 years]

1104 In loving memory of/ William BUCKLE/ the beloved husband of/ Mary BUCKLE/ who died May 16^th 1911/ aged 79 years/ Oh how patient in thy suffering/ when no hand could give thee ease/ God the helper of the helpless/ saw thy grief and sent the peace/ also of/ Mary BUCKLE/ who died January 21^st 1928/ aged 88 years

1105 In/ loving memory of/ Emily/ the beloved wife of/ William OSBORNE/ who died Feby 1_/ 1885/ aged 52 years/ Blessed are the dead/ which die in the Lord

1106 In/ loving memory/ of/ John OLDFIELD/ who died May 13^th/ 1890/ in his 46^th year/ Also of/ Arthur James/ the beloved son of/ John & Ann OLDFIELD/ who died Novbr. 3^rd/ 1890/ aged 6 years/ I reckon that the suffering of/ this present time are not worthy/ to be compared with the glory/ which shall be revealed in us

[Footstone]  J O   A J O 1890

1107 In memory of/ Jemima daughter of/ ……../…died…./aged 24 years

1108 In memory of/ Ann Maria the wife of/ Isaac CHESTUN/ who died Octo. 20^th/ 1786/ aged 29 years/ also of Isaac CHESTUN/ Since she by death from labour now is (this last line was put in before the line before and after it were added)/ died May 8 1809 aged/ 52 years

1109 In memory of/ Samuel son of/ Isaac and/ Elizabeth CHESTON/ died 19 Decb. 18[23]/ aged 25 years [BR says died in a clay pit at Sturston]/ Mary his sister/ aged 9 months

1110 [Footstone] J P 1860 

1111 [Footstone] A B 1858 [Alice BOUGHEN bur 19 Aug 1858 aged 17 years]

1112 James HAMMONDS/ who died Oct 18_9/ aged 23/ and Mary/Not good/in my world when God/ they die with him were thou/ they hope in Heaven with the

1113 In/ memory of/ James son of/ James & Alice BOUGHEN/ who died Octr. 29^th / 1860/ aged 26 years/ Lingering illness did me seize/ and the physician could not me ease/ till God thought fit to ease my pain/ and take me unto bliss divine/ Also Alice/ their daughter/ who died Augst. 15^th/ 1858/ aged 17 years/ Remember me as you pass by/ as you are now so once was I/ as I am now, so must you be/ prepare for death and follow me

1201 [Headstone in iron railings] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Phillip KEYMER/ died 15^th November 1789 [BR says 1788]/ aged 77 years and of/ John, the son of/ John and Mary KEYMER/ died 15^th February 1829/ aged 15 years/ “Short was my life, the longer rest may be/ cut off in youth as you may plainly see/ nurst up with care for parents dear had I/ who loved me well and grieved to see me die.”

1202 [Headstone in iron rail] In Memory of/ Elizabeth widow of/ Philip Keymer/ who died Aug: 17 1808/ aged 80 years/ A loving wife and mother dear/ faithful friend lies buried here/ children dear prepare to come/ also William son of John and/ Mary Keymer died April 20/1808 aged two years / also Elizabeth their daughter/ died June 5 1808 aged 20 weeks

1203 [Headstone in iron rail] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Philip the son of/ John and Mary KEYMER/ died 5^th April 1829/ aged 24 years/ A lingering illness did him seize/ and no physician could him ease/ dear friends forbear with tears and grief/ for death to me was a relief/ my time with you was short and sweet/ in Heaven I hope with you to meet/ Eliza their daughter/ died 25^th September [1831]/ aged 20 years/ Wearied with sickness and oppressed with pain/ she [wished on] Earth no longer to remain/ her blest Redeemer heard her fervent prayer/ and bade her hasten to her heavenly choir

1204 [Headstone in iron rail] [In loving memory]/ of/ John Keymer/ his wife Mary [of Northwold]/ died September 16 1858/ aged 80 years “We cannot Lord Thy/ purpose see but all is/ well that’s done in Thee

1205 [Headstone in iron rail] In memory of Elizabeth ye Wife of/ Jonathan Weast/who died Novber ye 30^th / 1766/ aged 72 years/ All you good people that pass by/ remember death for you shall die/ for as you are so once was I/ that in the dark so lowe does lye [BR says wife of Robert]

1206 [Stone lying flat in iron rail] In/ loving memory of/ Ann Mary/ the wife of/ Israel KEYMER/ who died Jan 27^th / 1887/ aged 71 years/ “Her end was peace”/ also of / Israel KEYMER/ who departed this life/ Dec 14^th 1902/ aged 83 years/ Ask not “How many shall be saved?”/ but “Shall I be one of them: not “What/ shall become of others” but “What will/become of us” O Lord God, Thou knowest

1207 [Unreadable]

1208 [Unreadable]

1209 In/ loving memory of/ Edith Louisa/ the beloved daughter of/ John & Ann OLDFIELD/ who died March 5^th/ 1899/ in her 18^th year/ On the Resurrection morning/ soul and body meet again/ no more sorrow, no more weeping/ no more pain

1301 [Unreadable]

1302 Sacred/ to the memory of/ [Anne] the beloved wife of/ Thomas NEWMAN/ shepherd who died/ 1 Novr/ 1860/ aged 48 years/ O blessed Lord what a happy home I’ve got/ sure you thought [ ? ] should be my lot/ therefore dear friends repent and pray/ that you may be at peace with God that great Judgement Day

1303 [Unreadable]

1304 In memory of/ William BALLS/ who died/ October ye 18 1763/ aged 18 years/ also of William BALLS/ son of the above/ who died May 8 1832/ aged 78 years

1305 In memory of/ Charlotte/ wife of/ William BALLS/ who died/ October 26^th 1834/ aged 70 years

1306 [Unreadable]

1307 In/ memory of/ Henry husband of/ Charlotte LAKE/ died March 10/ 1847/ aged 27 years/ A severe illness did me seize/ and no physician could me ease/ till God thought fit to ease my pain/ and take me unto bliss divine

1308 In memory of/ Ann wife of/ Robert LAKE/ died Octr 28 1835/ aged 47 years

1309 In memory of/ Charlotte Ann GUINNESS/ of (Portadown, Armach}/ who died at the vicarage/ May 3^rd 1924/ aged 75 years/ Now at rest in the home/ where her forehead is starred/ with the beauty that dwelt in her soul

1401 In memory of/ Jane ye daughter/ of Rob & Alice/ LEGGATE & wife/ of James BEALES/ died Oct 7^th 1776/ aged 24 years

1402 In memory of/ Rob LEGGATE/ who died July 6^th/ 1791/ aged 75 years [widower]/ My head and soul from fallings free/ can then no longer move/ while God is all the World to me/ and my heart is love

1403 Elisabeth LAKE/ who died June/ the 18^th 1767/ aged 19 years

1404 In memory of/ Jane the wife of/ Daniel NEALE/ who died/ December 20 1801/ aged 82 years/ When to Judgement we come/ my God the Father before/ O Lord grant me [an?] eternal [home?] / with Christ for evermore

1405 In memory of/ Daniel NEALE/ who died/ Jan 22 1802/ aged 84 years/ Tho my afflictions have been great/ with patience long I have them born/ in hope to rest above with Christ/ in bliss for evermore

1406 In loving memory/ of/ George ASHLEY/ who died March 24^th 1915/ aged 40 years/ In the midst of life I was cut down/ sudden was my fall/ and now I moulder [in the dust?]/ till Christ for me doth call

1407 In memory of/ Wilfred Victor HERRING/ who died 1^st January 1931/ aged 64 years/ Thy will be done

1408 Peace/ in loving memory/ of/ Richard R LEEDER/ died February 19^th 1930/ aged 72 years/ His end was peace

1409 Resting/ In loving memory of/ Charles/ the beloved husband of/ Lydia BELHAM/ died Augst 4^th 1935/ aged 70 years/ The Lord is my shepherd

1501 Sacred/ to the/ memory of/ [Samuel] CHILVERS/ who died/ May 16 1824/ aged 81 years/ Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah/ the wife of/ Samuel CHILVERS/ who died/ June 16 1818 [BR says 1819]/ aged 74 years

1502 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas LEGGATE/ who died Decr 4^th 1822/ in the 77^th year of his age [BR says of Watton]/ Here lies the man that ne’er denied his friends/ just in his dealings unto his latter end/ of gentle nature and of truth approved/ in death lamented as in life beloved/ and truth and justice charity and peace/ he is gone to taste those joys that never cease

1503 In memory of/ George LEGGETT/ who departed/ this life May 9 1798/ aged 50 years [unmarried]

1504 In memory of/ Elizth the wife of/ John LEGGATE/ who died Decer 13^th/ 1793/ aged 59 years

1505 [Martha the wife of?]/ Thomas [LEGGA]TE/ who died Nov [1798]/ aged 36 years/ O cruel death which waited not[…….]/[……..]wife and [……]mother  dear/[………………]to those [………]at rest will find

1506 In memory of/ John KIRBY [BR says THIRSBY a cordwainer]/ who departed this life/ 3 day of October 1827/ aged 71 years

1507 [Cross] R.I.P./ In loving memory of/ Ethel BALLS/ who died Mar 25 1931/ aged 38 years

1508 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Isabella PERKINS/ died March 11^th 1936/ aged 72 years/ also/ William PERKINS/ beloved son/ died at sea Febry 3^rd 1915/ aged 16 years

1601 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mar_ WIFFEN

1602 In memory/ of John RUDD/ who died Nov 22 1802/ aged 4 years/ My ……./ thou. in my infant years…./ The Lord was pleased. to take at the end/ into a place where pleasure ever l….. [son of Miles & Mary RUDD]

1603 In/ memory of/ William WIFFIN/ late of Higham/ in this County/ who died March 20^th 1861/ in the 65^th year/ of his age

1604 In/ memory of/ William WIFFIN/ who died June 13^th/ 1806/ aged 50 years [BR says farmer buried 1805]

1605 To the memory [of]/ Ann WIF[FIN]/ wife of [William] / also to the memory of ……./ three infant children of the / above Jeremiah died July 1^st 1795/ aged 11 weeks, Sam died August/ 27^th 1799 aged 16 weeks/ Ann died Sept 3 1799 aged 17 weeks

1606 In memory of/ William GIBSON/ who departed/ this life/ July 2_ 1810/ aged 80 years/ Mary his wife/ who departed/ this life/ April 6^th 1811/ aged [7]8 years

1607 Sacred/ to the memory of/ [Geor]ge ASHMAN/ (broken piece)/ departed this life/ June 14 1816/ in the 61 year if his life/ Mary his wife/ who departed this life/ May 25 1840/ in the 89^th year of her life/ Those who sleep in Jesus will He/ being with Him

1608 In/ memory of/ Robt. QUANTRILL/ who died Sept 9^th 1844/ aged 42 years/ Dear wife I bid you now farewell/ I with my Saviour, hope to dwell/ my days are spent, my glass is full/ children and friends prepare to come/ also of/ Mary QUANTRILL, widow of the above/ who died April 11^th 1894/ aged 92 years/ They are gone before

1609 In memory of/ Esther/ the beloved daughter of/ Edward & Elizabeth STEEL/ who died Sepr. 21^st 1883 [BR says 1882 death registered Wayland in 4^th quarter of 1882]/ aged 39 years/ Farewell dear son sisters and brothers dear/ For we on Earth shall meet no more/ but may we all meet round Christ’s throne/ when time with you shall be no more

1610 In memory of/ Ann the wife of/ John NEAL/ who died/ December 20/ 1811/ aged 53 years/ A pale consumption gave the fatal blow/ the stroke was certain but [the effect] was slow/ with wasting pain death [found me] long oppressed/ [pity’d] my sighs and kindly gave me rest

1611 Gone but not forgotten/ in loving memory of/ Henry/ the beloved husband of/ Eliza OLDFIELD/ who departed this life/ Aug. 26^th 1928/ aged 77 years/ Peace perfect peace

1612 In loving memory/ of/ my dearly beloved husband/ James TUDDENHAM/ who fell asleep Oct. 4^th 1932/ aged 70 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ they rest from their labours/ also of/ Maria Mary/ beloved wife of the above/ who died Decbr. 27^th 1935/ aged 71 years/ Rest in peace

1701 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ daughter of/ Samuel and/ Elizabeth Ann CHILVERS/ died April 15^th 1820/ aged 3 years and/ four months/ Happy the child that dies young/ who sin and death has overcome [?]  

1702 In memory of/ Eliz Ann CHILVERS/ wife of/ Samuel CHILVERS/ who died/ 16^th Sept 1817/ aged 32 years/ Once I enjoyed blooming store of health/ more to be prised their stock of glittering wealth/ a lingering illness select me in my prime/ in sore affliction long I spent my time/ the help of mortal men were all in vain/ till God thought fit to free me from my pain

1703 [Unreadable]

1704 In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ Samuel CHILVERS/ who died November 28^th/ 1847 [BR says 1846 death registered Wayland 1846]/ aged 68 years/ The world will fade and pass away/ [and all] its glories die/ but they who make the Lord their Saviour/ shall reign with Christ on high [BR says of Watton]

1705 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Robert OLDFIELD/ who departed this life/ January 8^th 1908/ aged 66 years/ We shall sleep but not for ever/ there will be a glorious dawn/ we shall meet to part no, never/ on the resurrection morn

1706 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Robert TOWLER/ January 14^th 1850/ aged 73 years/ How sudden was his death!/ how swift the fatal dart/ still with joy the saint can shout/ with Jesus in his heart

1707 In memory of/ Eliza Ann/ dearly beloved wife of/ George MACRO/ who died Decbr 18^th 1925/ aged 70 years/ God so loved the World that he gave his/ only begotten son that whosoever/ believeth in him should not perish but/ have everlasting life

1708 In/ loving memory of/ my beloved husband/ Frederick C[harles] SPINKS/ who died/ Novbr 8^th 1931/ aged 58 years/ He giveth his beloved sleep/ also of/ Hannah SPINKS/ wife of above/ died May 11^th 1956/ aged 84 years

1801 In/ loving memory/ of/ Maria/ the beloved wife of/ George WILLIAMS/ who died Feby 3^rd/ 1894/ aged 64 years/ Farewell husband and children dear/ my sufferings now are o’er/ but Oh prepare to meet me there/ where we shall part no more/ in the midst of life I was cut down/ and sudden was my fall/ and now I moulder in the dust/ till Christ for me doth call

1802 Peace/ in/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ my dear husband/ George WILLIAMS/ who was suddenly called to rest/ July 31^st 1926/ aged 60 years/ Sleep on and take thy [rest]

1803 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Robert EASTER/ who departed this life/ Sepbr 9^th/ 1868/ aged 82 years/ God is our refuge and strength/ a very present help in trouble/ also of Mary his wife/ who died Janry 31^st 1878/ aged 77 years/ Therefore be ye also ready for/ in such an hour as ye think/ not the Son of man cometh

1804 In loving memory/ of/ Walter HUNT/ who died Janry 25^th 1922/ aged 89 years/ Rest in peace/ also of/ Emma [Rosanna]/ beloved wife of the above/ who died April 15^th 1928/ aged 79 years/ Called home

1901 Affectionate Remembrance/Thomas Quantrill/who died 13^th Jan/1891/ aged 68 years/When Christ who is our life/ shall appear then shall we also/ appear with Him in glory/ also of/ Ellen/ his beloved wife/ who died 27 Jan 1916/ aged 83 years/ Rest in Peace

1902 In Memory of/ Rebecca widow of John/ Swetman died July 16 1836 / aged 71 years [buried at Sturston]

1903 In Memory of/ John Swetman/ died Jany 28 1828/ aged 64 [67] years

1904 In memory of/ William & Martin/ sons of James & Rebecca/ BUSH/ Wm died Dec 9 1832/ aged 7 years/ Let not tears of sorrow by near relations/ shed for me/ Tho my earthly body is gone I have found a Heavenly one/ Martin died Dec 22 1832/ aged 2 years/ Dear friends why should you mourn for me/ I am but where you soon will be

1905 Sacred to/ the memory of/ Rebecca/ the beloved wife of/ James BUSH/ who departed this life/ September 7^th 1865/ aged 61 years/ She was an affectionate wife, a tender mother and a sincere friend [BR says of Thompson]

[The following are located in the Northwest corner of the churchyard]

NW01 In loving memory of/ Eliza BUSSEY/ who died August 14^th 1904/ aged 53 years/ Heavens morning breaks and Earth’s/ vain shadows flee/ in life in death O Lord abide with me

NW02 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Henry James MACRO/ who died May 15 [1882]/ aged 19 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ taketh away blessed/ be the name of the Lord

NW03 In/ memory of/ James MACRO/ who died/ Aug 17^th 1862/ aged 66 years/ Susanna/ his beloved wife/ who died Jan 6^th 1862/ aged 65 years/ The Lord forsaketh not his saints they are/ preserved for ever [BR says of Bodney]

NW04 [Broken and incomplete coped stone]

NW05 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Henry MACRO/ who died May 16^th/ 1896/ aged 75 years/ also of/ Mary his wife/ who died May 11/ 1903/ aged 76 years/ Our dear suffering parents are gone/ to the realms of pleasure and peace/ no more will they struggle and moan/ their Saviour has sent a release/ their end was peace

NW06 In/ loving memory/ of/ William OSBORNE/ who died Jany 10^th 1894/ in his 72^nd year/ Remember me as you pass by/ as you are now so once was I/ as I am now so must you be/ therefore prepare to follow me/ also of/ Phoebe/ the beloved wife of/ William OSBORNE/ who died April 14^th/ 1894/ in her 71^st year/ How short is life how sure/ is death our days alas how few/ this mortal life tis but a breath/ tis like the morning dew

NW07 In/ loving memory of/ William/ the beloved husband of/ Mary Ann HANCOCK/ born Feby 15^th 1818/ died Augst 4^th 1899 [BR says aged 76]/ In peace let me resign my breath/ and thy salvation see/ my sins deserve eternal death/ but Jesus died for me/ also of Mary Ann HANCOCK/ his beloved wife/ who died June 4^th 1907/ aged 81 years [BR says of Mundford]/ Nothing in my hand I bring/ simply to thy cross I cling

NW08 In memory of/ Maria wife of/ Henry MACROW/ died May 7^th/ 1847 [BR says 1846 death registered Wayland 1846]/ aged 53 years [Robert MACROW] died Feby 2^nd/ 1855 aged 31 years [bur 6 Feb]

NW09 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Charlotte wife of/ William CHILVERS/ who died/ 15^th February 1840/ aged 54 years/ How short our time is here on Earth/ and O how solemn is a sudden death/ in health one evening the next evening gone/ to prove the [ ? ]

NW10 In memory of/ Charles/ son of/ Elizabeth MACRO/ died 22^nd March 1846/ aged 1 year/ and 10 months

NW11 In/ memory of/ James son of/ James & Mary/ CHINERY/ who died July 17^th/ 1860/ aged 20 years [2 lines unreadable]

NW12 In. loving memory/ of/ my beloved husband/ William FIELD/ who passed away/ Janry 28^th 1923 [aged 66 years]/ He giveth his beloved sleep

NW13 Gone to be with Christ which is far better/ In/ loving memory of/ Amelia Mary/ CRAWFORD/ who departed this life/ June 11^th 1907/ aged 65 years/ What though in lonely grief I sigh/ [for] friends beloved no longer [nigh]/ [sub]missive still would I reply/ “Thy will be done”

NW14 She is not dead but sleepeth/ In/ loving memory of/ Susannah Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ Henry CRAWFORD/ who died Octbr 9^th/ 1894/ aged 83 years/ also of/ Henry CRAWFORD/ who died Octbr 18^th/ 1898/ in his 89^th year/ Waiting in peace till the/ Resurrection morn

NW15 [Fallen headstone] In memory/ of/ Bt [abbreviation for Robert?] CHILVERS/ died Aug 16^th/ 1853/ aged 60 years/ also/ Amy CHILVERS/ died  18[53]/ [aged 5]8 years/ also/ Abraham/ their son/ died December 6^th 185[5]/ aged 22 years/ O spare me that I may recover strength/ before I go hence and be no more

NW16 [Fallen headstone] In/ memory of/ George MACRO/ who departed this life/ April 27^th 18[73]/ aged 63 years/ I am the Resurrection and the Life he/ that believe in me though he were/ dead yet shall he live

West Tofts St Mary’s

Inside the church

C001 [plaque on the south wall beside door] In the [vault] near this place lies the body/of Martha PARTRIDGE/ the second wife and the widow of/ Henry PARTRIDGE Esqr late of/ Buckenham House and one of the/ daughters of Mr John WRIGHT/ formerly an [eminent] merchant in London/ She was truly religious without ostentation/ and having performed in an exemplary manner/ the several duties of a daughter/ wife, parent. Mistress of a [family]/ and charitable neighbour to the poor/ she exchanged this life for a better/ Febry 20^th 1760 aged 73 years [BR says late of Croydon]

C002 [Ledger under pews on north side of nave can only access fully by removing the carpet] In the vault under this stone/ lieth the body of/ Robert PARTRIDGE Esq of/ Buckenham House eldest son/ of Mr Henry PARTRIDGE/ of Lombrooks in the parish of Bray in Berkshire, he departed this life/ the 26^th December 1710/ Proh Dolor jam virtus sola superstes

C003 [Plaque in the choir] In memory of Charles Amhurst/ SUTTON, second son of the/ Reverend Augustus SUTTON/ and Charlotte Robins his wife/ who died April XXVth AD [1857]/ aged three years and nine months

C004 [Wall plaque on south wall of nave] Near this place lieth the body of/ Henry PARTRIDGE/ of Buckenham House Esqr/ He married Elizabeth daughter of/ Thomas HOLDER of Northwold Esq/ who died without issue. His second wife/ (who survived him) was Martha/ daughter of Mr John WRIGHT of London/ merchant by whom he had 4 sons/ and seven daughters eight of whom/ (viz) Henry, Robert, Joseph, John, Sarah/ Martha, Elizabeth and Catherine/ are now living/ he died July 3^rd Ano 1733 aged 62/ How much he was beloved ye general/ concern of this neighbour-hood/ sufficiently testifies

C005 [Ledger under pews on south side of nave shows no dates]
Here under lieth the bodies of John/ JERMYN late of West Tafts Esqr and/ allso of Thomas JERMYN Esqr his/ brother a pentioner of the bodies of/ the late King James and allso of King/ Charles both of blessed memory

C006 [Plaque on north wall] Hont jours presk [?]/ to the loved memory of Charles/ fourth son of Sir Richard SUTTON/ 2^nd Baronet died 21^st Jany 1892 aged 68/ also of Evelyn Willougby/ youngest son of the above drowned/ in India 25^th June 1893 aged 24

C007 [Plaque on south wall] [Unable to read first two lines. BR says Mrs Knight wife of Samuel] of the Revd Samuel KNIGHT Rect & Vicar of/ Fulham in Middx and one of the daughters/ of Heny PARTRIDGE Esq formerly/ of Buckenham House She died the/ 11^th July 1754 in the 33 year of her age

C008 [Ledger stone, chancel floor] I.H.S./ D:O:M:/ Hic jacet Rev[eren]dus ac Praelustris [Praecluis ?]/ Bernardus HOWARD, Ex Illustri Norfolkiae/ Ducum Prosapia oriundus/ E:A:D:A:/ Qui per tres annos Londini Moratus Officio Vigilantissime [? Vigilanter] Pastoris/ Functus est/ Obijt Buckenham Die 27 mo Mai/ Anno Dni 1745/ aetate ejus trigessimo quinto/ Requiescat in Pace/ Amen/ IHS
[Translation] Here lies the Reverend and renowned Lord Bernard HOWARD a member of the illustrious lineage of the Dukes of Norfolk E:A:D:A:  [?] who for three years in London undertook the functions of a priest most diligently.  He died at Buckenham on 27^th day of May in the year of our Lord 1745 in the thirty fifth year of his age.  May he rest in peace Amen

C009 South aisle under pew
Hic jacet Benjaminus BARWICK/ Istius per 46 annos Ecclesiae Rector/ (Una [?] Juditha Uxore Sua praemortua) Qui damias voti [huius foret ut et consors fuori]/ Idem persoluit Die Martii unde[vigger…]/ Anno salutis partu [?] 1669/ Ponit N Barwick nepos ejus/ Praeseusque Ecclesiae Rector Sequentis Recutris jho/ Ejusdem loci praestolans contubernium
[Translation] Here lies Benjamin BARWICK, Rector of this church for 46 years … Judith his wife predeceased him[……] N Barwick, his nephew, who succeeded him as Rector of this church placed this memorial here.

C010 [Plaque on north wall] Here lies the body of Emma/ Helena wife of John SUTTON Esquire/ and daughter of Col Francis SHERLOCK RN/ she died 26^th January 1845/ aged 24 On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy

C011 [Plaque on floor of organ loft] William SUTTON/ died/ September 22^nd 1828/ aged/ 10 months/ Of such is the kingdom of heaven

C012 [Elaborate tomb in mortuary chapel – south transept]/ [West side]/  Here lieth the body of Jane Mary Elizabeth/ [South side]/ SUTTON daughter of Benjamin Burton Esquire County of [Carlow] and wife of Sir Richard SUTTON Baronet of Norwood Park County of Nottingham and Lyndford Hall/ [East side]/ Norfolk who departed this life the first day of [North side]/ January in the year of our Lord MDCCCXLII Aged XLIII years/ Also William SUTTON the first son of the aforesaid who departed in the year of our Lord MDCCCXXVIII

C013 [On the lectern] To the Glory of God/ and in memory of George and Matilda Jane SHEPHERD of Dover and Clifton

Churchyard

[There are no inscriptions to the north of the church]

East of the church

E001 [leaning against the churchyard wall] [  ]/ Sarah MARTIN/ who died August 26^th/ aged 79 years/ Lord all pitying Saviour blest/ grant her thine eternal rest

E002 [facing churchyard wall and not accessible]

E003 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ Henry MINGAY/ who died Febry 5^th   [1891]/ aged 76 years/ O rest in the Lord/ also of/ Henry MINGAY/ who died July 13^th/ 1891/ aged 76 years/ Christ will gather in his own/ to the place where He is gone/ where their heart and treasure lie/ where our life is His on high

E004 In loving memory/ of/ Rosanna Garland/ BLOOMFIELD/ the beloved daughter of/ Maurice & Mary BLOOMFIELD/ who died Jany 7^th 1907/ aged 29 years/ also of/ Ellen Louisa/ sister of the above/ who died November 11^th 1879/ aged 5 years/ Thy will be done

E005 In/ memory of/ Oliver SUTTON/ who died in infancy/ February 22/ 1864

E006 In/ memory of/ Charles Amhurst/ SUTTON/ who died April 25^th/ 1857/ aged 3 years/ and 8 months

E007 [Body stone]
[South side] August[us] SUTTON AM DAINS XIII die January MDCCCXXV
[North side] Obiit X die June MDCCCLXXXV/ Ruiis uitrirtur dues anne [buried 15 Jun aged 60 years]

E008 [Body stone]
[South side] [Burial register says Charlotte Robina SUTTON]
[North side] Obiit X die Oct MDCCCLXXXVIII [aged 62]

In the northeast corner of the churchyard

NE01 [Body stone]
[South side] In loving memory of Samuel CLARK priest
[North stone] who entered into rest [June] XXVI MDCCCLXXXVIII [aged 64 years]

NE02 [Body stone]
[West end] Blessed/ are the pure in heart/ for they shall see God
[South side] In loving memory of Alicia wife of Samuel CLARK
[North side] who entered into rest May XXVI January

NE03 I look for the resurrection of the dead/ John CATER/ died July 3/ 1892/ aged 74 years/ May he rest in peace

NE04 In/ loving memory of/ Ann/ the dearly beloved/ mother of/ William Henry READ/ of Lynford/ who departed this life/ Janry 11^th 1892/ aged 92 years/ It is a point I long to know/ oft it causes anxious thought/ do I love the Lord or no/ am I His or am I not

NE05 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ William Henry READ/ who died April 22 1902/ aged 72 years/ also/ Emma his wife/ who died December 14-1896/ aged 62 years/ Thy will be done

NE06 In loving memory of/ Burges/ the beloved husband of Harriet FULLER/ who died July 25^th 1896/ aged 71 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ also of Harriet/ who died Jan 31 1915/ aged 83 years

NE07 In/ loving memory/ of/ our dear father and mother/ John BALDRY/ who died/ Oct 21^st 1900/ aged 60 years/ also of Harriet his wife/ who died Augst 29^th 1919/ aged 83 years/ Lord all pitying Jesus blest/ grant them thine eternal rest

NE08 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ George E[dwin] READ/ who died June 26^th 1900/ aged 32 years./ Thy will be done

NE09 In loving memory of/ James the beloved husband of/ Elizabeth EAGLE/ who died March 19^th 1904/ aged 69 years/ Until the day break and the/ shadows flee away/ also of/ Elizabeth EAGLE/ who died August 1^st 1919/ aged 81 years

NE10 In/ loving memory of/ Elizabeth CAUSTON/ who died/ Decr 6^th 1895/ aged 84 years/ also Robert CAUSTON/ who died/ Octr 25^th 1896/ aged 84 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ for they rest from their labours

NE11 In/ loving memory/ of/ Emma Louisa/ the beloved wife of/ James PRYKE/ who departed this life/ May 10^th 1909/ aged 45 years/ In prime of years I was cut down/ no longer could I stay/ because it was my Saviour’s will to call me hence away/ also of/ James PRYKE/ who departed this life/ July 6^th 1920/ aged 57 years/ R.I.P.

NE12 In/ memory of/ George MAINE/ who died/ April 30^th 1902/ aged 78 years/ Thy will be done

NE13 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ John Prower HAINS/ who fell asleep 5^th May 1933/ aged 55 years/ At rest [BR says aged 49]

NE14 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Lucy/ the beloved wife/ of/ William LAWRENCE/ who died Febry 15 [1941]/ aged 65 years/ In the midst of life we are in death

The remaining inscriptions are on the south side of the churchyard
Rows are numbered from East to West and the stones numbered from North to South in each row

1001 In/ memory of/ Edmund/ MERRISON/ who died May 30/ 1854/ aged 85 years

1002 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Henry MERRISON/ died Oct 29/ 1862/ aged 21 years/ With grief and pain oppressed/ which wore my strength away/ and made me long for Heaven’s rest/ which never shall decay

1003 In/ memory of/ Susan REEDER/ who died June 21^st/ 1878/ aged 13 years/ Blessed are they that mourn/ for they shall be comforted

1004 [Cross]
[West side] In hope of eternal life/ John REEDER/ parish overseer/ fell asleep June 3 1895/ aged 67 years/ Lord all pitying Jesus blest/ grant him thine eternal rest
[East side] also of Charlotte/ the beloved wife of/ John REEDER/ who died June 18^th 1916/ aged 83 years/ Blessed are the dead which/ die in the Lord

1005 In loving memory of/ Joseph/ the beloved husband of/ Esther LAWRENCE/ who died March 26^th 1902/ in his 69^th year/ Sleep on beloved sleep and take thy rest/ lay down thy head upon thy Saviour’s breast/ we love thee well but Jesus loves thee best

1006 In/ loving memory/ of/ Ada Maria/ the beloved daughter of/ Joseph & Esther/ LAWRENCE/ who died Decbr 11^th/ 1893/ aged 20 years/ Nothing in my hand I bring/ simply to Thy cross I cling

1007 In/ loving memory/ of/ Eliza/ the wife of/ William REEDER/ who departed this life/ May 29^th 1891/ In the 28^th year/ of her age/ To be with Christ/ which is far better

1008 In loving memory of/ Esther/ the beloved wife of/ Joseph/ LAWRENCE/ who died June 24^th 1918/ in her 76 year/ When Christians in their Saviour sleep/ their crown is won their warfare o’er/ why should we then in anguish weep/ they are not lost but gone before

1101 In loving memory of/ IHS/ Ann the beloved wife of/ Edward BEBB/ who died/ Feby 18^th 1885/ aged 73 years/ the Lord gave and the Lord/ hath taken away blessed be/ the name of the Lord

1102 In loving memory of/ Edward BEBB/ who died Aug 24^th 1886/ aged 77 years/ we are dying day by day/ soon from earth we pass away/ Lord of life to thee we pray/ hear us holy Jesus

1103 In loving memory of/ Margaret/ the beloved wife of/ George REEDER/ and youngest dautr of/ Edward & Ann BEBB/ who died Decbr 19^th 1885/ aged 32 years/ Thou wilt perish lingering here

1201 [Pedestal 2 steps] In loving memory of/ Henry BENNETT/ who died 17^th June 1898/ aged 58/ Also of [there is no further wording]

1202 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Robert WANT/ who departed this life/ Feb 24^th 1881/ In the midst of life/ We are in death [aged 70 years]

1203 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Patience/ the beloved wife of/ Robert WANT/ who departed this life/ Dec 20^th 1899/ aged 86 years/ Rest in Peace

1204 In loving memory of/ William EAGLE/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Ellen EAGLE/ who departed this life/ Jan 19^th 1892/ aged 66 years

1205 [On south wall of church] In/ memory of/ Anne REEVE/ the wife of/ Christopher REEVE/ who died/ August 7^th 1866/ aged 81 years/ Jesu our hope our hearts desire/ Redemption's only spring/ Creator of the world art thou/ Its Saviour and its King/ How vast the mercy and the love/ Which laid our sins on thee/ And led thee to a cruel death/ [To set] thy people free

1301 I am the/ resurrection/ and the life/ sacred/ to the memory of/ the Rev Samuel HARRIES/ born June 12^th 1826/ died May 1^st 1896 [Death registered in Swaffham RD aged 72 years – not HARRIS as shown in burial register]

1302 To the memory of/ Robert BARNARD/ of Watton/ who died Janry 28^th/ 1884/ aged 69 years/ till he come

1303 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Agnes/ the beloved wife of/ Robert BARNARD/ of Watton/ who died Decbr 2^nd 1882/ aged 55 years/ I know that my redeemer liveth

1304 In affectionate remembrance of/ Edith Emma/ third beloved daughter of/ Wm and Ellen COX/ who died Nov 11^th 1890/ aged 3 years & 9 months/ Jesus said suffer little children/ to come unto me and forbid them/ not for of such is the kingdom/ of heaven/ He shall gather the lambs in his arms/ not lost but gone before

1305 In loving memory of/ Emma/ the second & beloved daughter/ of Wm and Ellen COX/ who died Dec 16^th 1885/ aged 9 years & 5 weeks/ had he asked us well we know/ we should cry O spare this blow/ yes with streaming tears should pray/ Lord we love her let her stay/ a few more years shall roll/ a few more seasons come/ and we shall be with those that rest/ asleep within the Lord

1306 She is not dead but sleepeth/ in loving memory of/ Mary/ second daughter of/ William & Ellen/ EAGLE/ who departed this life/ Nov 6^th 188[3]/ [aged 18 years, rest of stone unreadable]

1401 [Old coped stone buried and inaccessible]

1402 In/ loving memory of/ James JAMIESON/ who died March 19th/  1884/ aged 53 years

1403 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah Jane/ the beloved wife of/ James JAMIESON/ died April 4 1858/ aged 22 years

1404 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Janet/ the beloved wife of/ Thomas JAMIESON/ who departed this life/ June 9th 1876/ aged 78 years/ Wait on the Lord be of good/ courage and He shall strengthen/ thine heart, wait I say on the Lord

1405 [Cross on headstone] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas JAMIESON/ who departed this life Oct 10 1880/ aged 82 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away/ Blessed be the name of the Lord

1406 In memory of/ [Ca]roline Mary/ wife of/ [Geor]ge RAYNER/ [April] 21st [1925 aged 68 years]

1407 In/ memory of/ Julia Mary FRIAR/ died Jan 29th 1863/ aged 3 years and 6 months/ Dear parents do not weep for me/ for I was only lent to thee/ I was cut down in youthful days/ but now in Heaven to sing God’s praise

1501 In memory of/ Michael the son of/ Thomas & Rose DARBY/ who died Sep 23^rd 1847/ aged 28 years

1502 Ann WHITTLE/ died January 5^th 1866/ aged 65 years/ Also Willm WHITTLE/ died February 17^th 1866/ aged 67 years

1503 Usilla/ Lydia Frances THOMPSON/ beloved wife of Walter/ died 19^th July 1992/ aged 60 years/ Also her beloved husband/ Walter THOMPSON/ reunited May 2008/ aged 76 years

1601 [Coffin stone under south wall of church] In memory of Sir Richard SUTTON baronet/ who died November 14th 1855 aged 56 years [BR says aged 66 death registered in Blackburn]

1602 [Old coped stone buried and inaccessible]

1603 [Chest tomb, North side] Sophia Louisa/ wife of S W CLOWES Esqre/ and second daughter of Sir Richard SUTTON bart/ she died at the Hall Stretton en le Field February 18th 1855/ aged 22 years/ also of William Legh CLOWES their son/ who died February 13th 1853 aged 7 days/ For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth/ for [a lit]tle time and then vanisheth away/ [Ble]ssed are the dead which die in/ the Lord

1604 [Pink marble coped stone]
[South side] Judith Henrietta Anna SUTTON 3rd daughter of
[East end] Sir P SUTTON
[North side] bart died February 17th 1900 aged 65 years
[West end] R.I.P.

1701 [Old coped stone buried and inaccessible]

1702 [Old coped stone buried and inaccessible]

1703 In/ memory of/ Ann Mary/ the wife of/ James PRYKE/ died June 18 [BR says 22 Jul] 1856/ aged 50 years/ the dead are like the stars by day/ removed from mortal eye/ ……not extend….and their way/ [ rest unreadable]

1704 In memory of/ James PRYKE/ who died April 10^th 1879/ aged 73 years/ for I reckon that the sufferings/ of this present time are not/ worthy to be compared with the/ glory which shall be revealed/ in us Roms VIII 18

1801 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas BOWERS/ who died Oct 23^rd 1845 [BR says 1846]/ aged 56 years/ also Susan BOWERS/ daughter of the above/ who died Jan 22^nd 1858/ aged 23 years/ hark a voice it cries from heaven/ happy in the Lord who die/ happy they to whom is [given]/ from a world of [grief] to fly/ they indeed are truly blest/ from their labours when they [rest]

1802 In memory of/William GIBSON/ son of William and/ Elizabeth GIBSON/ of Liv(n) eree? [presumably Great Livermere] Suffolk/ died Sep 27 1808 [aged 19 years]

1803 In/ memory of/ Timothy EYRE/ who departed this life/ September 10^th 1849/ aged 38 years/ Harriet daug of/ Timothy & Emma EYRE/ who died Oct 13 [? Buried 19^th]  18[49]/ aged 5 years 8? months

1804 In loving memory of/ Annie/ the beloved wife of/ Thomas ROBERTS/ who died May 1 1899/ aged 39 years/ hold thou me up, and I shall be safe

1805 In/ memory of/ Henry ARCHER/ who died 16^th Nov/ 1865?/ aged 49 years/ dear wife do not weep for me/ for I was only lent to thee/ great was my [….]/[…] Heaven it shore[?]/ also Mary ARCHER/ his wife/ who died 21^st July/ 1897/ aged 81 years/ her end was peace

1806 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Henry ARCHER/ who died January 29/ 1864/ aged 71 years/ also Charlotte his/ wife who died Dec 15^th/ 1849/ aged 66 years/ blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

1901 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Samuel EAGLE/ who died/ January 9^th 1858/ aged 68 years/ Also of/ Ann his beloved wife/ who died/ June 12^th 1877/ aged 86 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath/ taken away/ Blessed be the name of/ the Lord

1902 In memory of/ Judd GATHERCOLE/ who died November 2^nd 1833/ aged 65 years/ Also of/ Ann his wife/ who died February 18^th 1865/ aged 81 years

2001 In memory of/ Thomas COOK/ who died Augst 10th/ 1823/ aged 21 years/ Dear wife don’t weep no more for me/ for I was only lent to thee/ because I was cut down in my prime/ and you are spared a longer time/ I pray look up to God above/ that we may meet again in love

2002 In/ loving memory of/ Sarah/ eldest daughter of/ John & Mary HEWITT/ of Buckenham Tofts/ who died April 10th/ 1883/ aged 41 years/ In the midst of life/ we are in death

2003 Sacred/ to the memory of/ James HEWITT/ who died Aug 27 1834/ in the 20 year of/ his age

2004 In memory of/ Mary Wife of/ Samuel HEWITT/ who died/ Mar [?] aged 42 years / Samuel/ HEWITT/ died March 20/ 1845/ aged 70 years

2101 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth JOHNSON/ who died April 7^th 1832/ aged 77 years/ her end was peace/ also of Elizabeth TURNER/ granddaughter of the above/ who died Febry 5^th 1858/ aged 30 years/ she died in Jesus, and is blessed/ how sweet her slumbers are/ from sufferings and from sins released/ and freed from every care

2102 In memory / of/ Reuben/ [P]RY[KE]/ [buried 4 Aug 1876]/ aged 63 years/ weep not for me my kindred …/ I am not dead but sleeping …/ my time was come my grave you see/ prepare – prepare to follow me

2103 Of such is the kingdom of heaven/ in memory of/ Hannah PRYKE who/ died August 4 AD 1851/ aged 77 years/ ….who here with/ …ed ashes lies …./ ….daughters love thus/ …..due supplies

2104 O grave where is thy victory/ in memory of/ James PRYKE who/ died August [2]8 AD 18[35]/ aged 56 years

2105 To/ the memory of/ Hewett HALL/ who died January 30/ 1836/ aged 20 years/ Short was my life the longer rest may be/ cut off in youth as you may plainly see/ nursed up with care as parents dear had [I]/ who loved me well and grieved to see me die

2106 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Elizabeth HALLS/ who died Feb 28 1857/ aged 30 years/ A pale consumption gave the [fatal blow]/ The [stroke] was fatal but [the effect was slow]  Till great [Jehovah full of love]/ An Angel [bright did send]/ To call [this harmless maid….]/ To joys [that never end]

2201 In memory of/ William son of/ Thomas & Mary HARVEY/ died 15th Octbr 1836/ aged 13 years/ Early my soul has reached the land of     m       ended and

2202 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ John/ REEVE/ who died/ Sepbr 9th 1860/ aged 79 years/ Thy body here is laid to rest/ its earthly toils are past/ and to its home among the blest/ thy soul is come at last/ washed in the fountain of His grace/ he joins the Heavenly throng/ wherein the light of Jesus lies/ Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Sarah wife of/ John REEVE/ who died/ January 3rd 1847/ aged 60 years/ She is not dead but sleepeth/ The Lord in safety keepeth/ her whom we loved so well/ and soon her moulding dust shall be/ restored to life and liberty/ a Saviour’s love to tell/ a glorious home with these to share/ who have like her their treasure there

2203 Sacred to the memory/ of/ Sarah AVES/ who died Sep 24th/ 1854/ aged 92 years/ As in Adam we die even so in Christ/ we shall be made alive 1st Cor 15th Chap 22nd ver

2204 Sacred to the memory/ of/ John AVES/ many years labourer in/ Sir R SUTTON bart/ who by the blessing of God having/ exceeded the appointed time for/ man upon Earth by fourteen years/ departed this life in the hope of/ a joyful resurrection to eternal/ life on the 25th day of September/ 1845

2205 In memory of/ Sarah Jane/ wife of Leighton STEVENS/ who died May 9th 1892/ aged 63 years

2206 In/ memory of/ Margaret PEEL/ who died July 28th/ 1864/ aged 66 years/ She is not lost but gone before

2207 In/ memory of/ Lucy TWEED/ who died June 3/ 1855/ aged 36 years/ Thy will be done

2208 In memory/ of/ Richard TWEED/ died April 16/ 1872/ aged 68 years/ O death where is thy sting/ they said the Lord hath need of him

2301 In/ memory of/ George, the son of/ James and Ann HAMMOND/ who departed this life April 28^th 1845/ in the 28^th year of his age/ By God’s decree just in  his blooming age/ This hopeful youth was taken off the stage/ A Son obedient and a Brother kind/ In sickness patient and in death resigned/ Also Mary Ann their daughter/ who departed this life/ in the 24^th year of her age/ Strong was her faith in him/ Who died to save/ And bright their hopes in him/ Beyond the grave

2302 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ the second wife of/ James HAMMOND/ who died/ 12^th October/ 1834/ aged 42 years/ Ann/ the wife of/ James HAMMOND/ who died/ 18^th May/ 1827/ aged 31 years/ I was worn and shed no tear/ From the God who gave hope

2303 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Henry CLAYDON/ grandson of/ William and Susan BULLEN/ who died August 1810/ aged [….] years/ No ill our babe can [….] above/ Safe in the bosom of [….] my love

2304 Sacred to the memory of/ Charles son of/ William and/ Susan BULLEN/ [died] March 183[7]

2401 In/ memory of/ Walter son of/ George & Lucy/ JUDD/ died Sep 24 1862/ aged 21 years/ the Lord’s will be done

2402 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Robert the son of/ George & Lucy/ JUDD/ who died Dec 8 1849/ aged 13 years/ the Lord [gave] and the Lord/ [hath taken away]/ blessed [be the name of the Lord]

2403 In/ memory of/ Sarah …./ George & …/ JUDD/ [buried 17 Feb 1859]/ aged 12 years/ no mortal we can reach the/ peaceful sleeper here/ while angels watch her soft repose

2404 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth/ the daughter of/ Aaron & Elizabeth/ HAMMOND/ who departed this life/ Feb 19^th 1870/ in the 21^st year of her/ age/ God loved the world and gave his Son, to drink the cup of wrath/ and Jesus say he cast out none, that come to him by faith

2405 Mark the site/ where rest the mortal remains/ of Aaron son of/ James HAMMOND/ who died Jan 29 18[55]/ age 36 years/ [epitaph unreadable]

2406 In memory/ of the/ Rev Henry SIMS B/ Rector of Santon/ with Downham/ in this county/ and/ formerly/ rector of/ this parish/ nat 1809/ obbit 1853/  [bless]ed are the dead which/ die in the Lord Rev 11c 13v

2407 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Charles TILLETT/ who died July 11^th 1857/ aged 58 years/ patient and meek beneath afflictions rod/ and why? Her faith and hope were fixed on God [Note: the ? is on the gravestone]

2501 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ James HAMMOND/ who departed this life/ October 29th 1873/ aged 83 years/ No tongue of mortal can express/ no pen can write the blessedness/ he only who hath proved it knows/ what bliss from love of Jesus flows

2502 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ of [sic] Jane the wife of/ Joseph RUDLAND/ and daughter of/ James HAMMOND/ who died Feb 12th 1855/ aged 32 years/ She is not dead but sleepeth

2503 [Fallen headstone] In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Elizabeth/ wife of/ James HAMMOND/ who departed this life the 15th day of April/ 1869/ aged 78 years/ When sore afflictions pressed me down/ I need thy quickening powers/ thy Word that I have rested on/ did help my heaviest hours

2504 In memory/ of/ Jane Louisa EDWARDS/ daughter of/ James & Ann SCOTT/ who departed this life/ April 10 1866 aged 30 years/ also/ Charl[es] Wesley/ who died August 13th 1865/ aged 1 year and 8 months/ also/ Charlie who died/ April 18th aged 9 months/ 1866/ sons of Jane Louisa EDWARDS/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away/ Blessed be the name of the Lord

2505 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Walter/ second son of/ James & Ann SCOTT/ who died/ Jan 24th 1865/ aged 23 years/ In the midst of life we are in death

2506 Sacred/ to the memory/ of/ William/ third son of/ James & Ann SCOTT/ who died/ Janry 9th 1865/ aged 20 years/ Boast not thyself of tomorrow/ thou knowest not what a day may/ bring forth

2507 In/ memory of/ Ann the beloved wife of/ James SCOTT/ who departed this life/ Nov 19th 1856/ aged 53 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

2508 Sacred/ to/ the memory/ of/ Frederick David/ SCOTT/ died 30 July 1867/ aged 20 years

2601 In/ memory of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ George MAPLE/ who died/ April 1 1867/ aged 51 years/ blessed are those servants, whom the/ Lord when he cometh shall find waiting/ also/ Ann MAPLE/ daughter of the above/ who died/ in her infancy [buried 18 Jan 1857]

2602 In loving memory/ of/ the two George MAPLEs/ the son departed this life/ Decr 24^th 1901/ aged 45 years/ the father departed this life/ Jany 4^th 1902/ aged 76 years/ “therefore be ye also ready for in/ such an hour as ye think not the son/ of man cometh

2701 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Arthur/ the much loved son of/ Alfred & Sarah ARNOLD/ born Febry 15^th 1869/ died Augst 7^th 1880/ had he asked [us well we know]/ [we] should [cry to spare this] blow/ [yes with streaming tears] should pray/ [Lord we love him let him stay]

2702 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Edward ARNOLD/ who died/ March 29^th 1889/ aged 74 years/ “the Lord [gave a]nd/ [the Lord hath taken away/ be[lessed be the name of the Lord]

2703 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Frances/ the beloved wife of/ Edward ARNOLD/ who died/ Sepbr 26^th 1880/ in the 73^rd [or 93^rd] year of her age/ 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

2704 In/ memory of/ [name either chiselled out or plaque has been removed. BR says Maria]/ ARNOLD/ who departed this life/ March 18^th 1862/ aged 16 years/ she is not dead but sleepeth/ Luke 8 v [52]

2705 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ George/ the beloved son of/ Alfred & Sarah ARNOLD/ who died April 6^th/ 1886/ aged 24 years/ “Thy will be done”/ Sharp Watton

2801 In loving memory of/ Robert the dearly beloved son of/ George & Eliza ARNOLD/ who died July 16th 1885/ in the 20th year of his age/ Deeply lamented and much respected/ The cup was bitter the sting severe/ to part with one we loved so dear/ the trial is hard we’ll not complain/ but trust in Christ to meet again/ In the midst of life we are in death

2802 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William the son of/ Robert & Emma/ ARNOLD/ who died April 28th 1863/ in the 21st year of his age/ A lingering illness did me seize/ and no physician could me ease/ dear friends forebear your tears and grief/ for death to me was a relief/ the blood that flowed from Jesus side/ revived my soul before I died

2803 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Emma the wife of/ Robert ARNOLD/ who departed this life/ Nov 15th 1876/ aged 66 years/ Farewell dear husband children friends/ adieu to all on Earth I love/ weep not for me but strive to win/ a home with Christ in Heaven above

2804 In/ loving remembrance/ of Robert ARNOLD/ who died May 4th 1888/ aged 75 years/ Lord all pitying Jesus bless/ grant him thine eternal rest

2805 Sacred to the memory of/ Emma/ the beloved wife of/ Arthur EAGLE/ and third daughter of/ Peter and Susnh SCILLITOE/ who departed this life/ Decr 24th 1878/ in the 24th year of her age/ also George their only child/ who died Decr 12th 1878/ aged 2 years/ While I draw this fleeting breath/ when my eyelids close in death/ when I rise to worlds unknown/ see Thee on thy judgement throne/ Rock of ages cleft for me/ let me hide myself in Thee

2901 “Thy will be done”/ in/ loving memory/ of/ Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ Abraham HAYLOCK/ who died July 2^nd/ 1894/ aged 59 years/ also of Eliza the/ beloved daughter of/ Abraham & Sarah HAYLOCK/ who died June 29^th/ 1892/ aged 21 years/ Sharp Watton

2902 In/ loving memory/ of/ Abraham HAYLOCK/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Sarah HAYLOCK/ who died April 1^st/ 1889/ aged 54 years/ “with Christ which/ is far better”

2903 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary the wife of/ John HAYLOCK/ who died March 28/ 1865/ aged 76 years/ up to the hills I lift mine eyes/ the eternal hills beyond the skies/ thence all her help my soul derives/ there my almighty refuge lives

2904 In memory of/ John HAYLOCK/ who departed this life/ June 11^th 1869/ aged 69 years [rest of stone unreadable]

2905 In/ affectionate remembrance / of/ Sarah/ the wife of/ Thomas HAYLOCK/ who died/ November 28^th/ 1870/ in the 70^th year of her age/ thou art gone to the grave we no longer behold thee/ for God was thy ransom thy guardian thy guide/ He gave thee He took thee and He will restore thee/ and death has no sting since the Saviuor has died/ Hall

2906 In loving remembrance/ of/ Thomas HAYLOCK/ who died March 4^th 1877?/ in the 73 year of his/ age/ [rest of stone unreadable]

2907 Sacred to the memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ William REYNOLDS/ who died July 27^th 1885/ aged 70 years/ “there remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God”/ also of/ William REYNOLDS/ husband of the above/ who died June 9^th 1892/ aged 77 years/ King/ Brandon

2908 In loving memory of/ Elijah/ the beloved husband of/ Sophia SCILLITOE/ and third son of/ Peter and Susannah/ SCILLITOE/ who died March 22 1880/ in the 23^rd year of/ his age/ in the midst of life we are in death

3001 (Kerb stone) In loving memory of/ Amelia Grace SPINK died 26^th Sept 1942 aged 71 years

3002 In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ George Frederick STARR/ died 23^rd Aug 1954/ aged 75 years/ in God’s keeping/ also of/ his beloved wife/ Emmeline Frances/ who died 26^th Jan 1965/ in her 92^nd year/ re-united

3003 In memory of/ William TURNER/ many years clerk/ of this parish/ who died/ Jan 1^st? 1866/ aged 70 years

3004 in memory of/ William BUSH/ who died Sep 12 1872/ aged 37 years/ also/ Walter Robert/ son of the above/ who died March 20 1869/ aged 2 years

3005 In memory of/ George/ GASKIN/ departed this life/ May 8 1880/ aged 82

3006 RIP/ In loving memory of/ Thomas SAYER/ who died Janry 6^th 1895/ aged 67 years

3101 [Buried kerb]

3102 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Frederick James STARR/ the dearly beloved only son of/ George Frederick and/ Emmatine Frances STARR/ who died 22nd Sep 1934/ aged 24 years/ Saviour in thy gracious keeping

3103 In/ loving memory/ of/ William CHASE/ who passed away Oct 17th 1931/ in his 84th year/ also of/ Elizabeth/ his dearly loved wife/ who passed away April 29th 1931/ in her 82nd year/ Father in thy gracious keeping/ leave we now our loved ones sleeping

3104 In sher[?] loving memory of/ my beloved wife/ Elizabeth Ann WICKS/ who died May 8th 1929/ aged 66 years/ Blessed are the pure in heart/ for they shall see God

3105 In loving memory/ of/ Annie Cecilia/ beloved wife of/ George Arthur HATTIN/ died 22nd October 1928/ aged 43 years/ Blessed are the dead/ who die in the Lord/ Revn 14. 13.

3106 In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Charles/ CHANDLER/ who died happy in the Lord/ November 6th 1871/ aged 60 years/ In the cold grave she now is sleeping/ while angels bright are watching near/ at home bereaved ones are weeping/ o’er the loss of her they prized so dear/ Her last words were “Come Lord come”

3201 In loving memory of/ Caroline/ beloved wife of Jeffrey RAYNER/ departed this life/ April 19^th 1925/ aged 68 years/ It was hard to part with her we loved/ but she suffered so much here/ we can trust her with our God above/ pain does not enter there/ also of her beloved husband/ Jeffery RAYNER died 1^st May 1939/ aged 81 years/ In death re-united

3202 In loving memory/ of/ Charles/ beloved husband of/ Emily VOUT/ died March 1^st 1924/ aged 72 years/ Lord all pitying Jesu blest/ grant him thine eternal rest

3203 In/ loving memory/ of/ Herbert/ the beloved husband of/ Emma BENNETT/ who fell asleep/ Sept 23^rd 1921/ aged 27 years/ We cannot Lord thy purpose see/ but all is well that is done by thee

3204 In loving memory/ of/ William Isaac/ the beloved husband of/ Sarah BENNETT/ who departed this life/ March 8^th 1921/ aged 73 years/ Until the day break and the/ shadows flee away/ also of Sarah his beloved wife/ who departed this life/ June 19^th 1933/ aged 77 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in/ the Lord

3205 In memory of/ Fanny May/ daughter of/ Willm & Ellen/ MELCHER/ who died April 15^th/ 1880/ aged 3 years/ A storm came, the lily fell

3206 God’s work is good to those who love him/ In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Sarah/ the beloved wife of/ William MELCHER/ who died Augst 27^th/ 1879/ aged 61 years/ Teach us to live that we may dread/ our graves as little as our bed/ teach us to die that so we may/ rise glorious at the awful day

3207 In memory of/ Mary Anne/ the beloved wife of/ Burton AVES/ who departed this life/ June 8^th 1877/ aged 64 years/ I will ransom them from the power of the/ grave I will redeem them from death Hose VIII v

3301For King/ and/ Country/ In loving and affectionate remembrance/ of/ Pte Robert Edmund HARRIS/ 20^th battalion Royal Canadians/ (Eddy)/ dearly beloved son of/ Robert & Elizabeth HARRIS/ who died of wounds received at/ Ypres/ July 7 1916/ aged 21 years/ In silence he suffered/ in silence he bore/ till God called him home/ to suffer no more [Death registered in Nottingham Registration District]

3302 435 private/ O[scar] W[illiam] COLEMAN/ 24^th October 1916/ Egypt/ Lincolnshire/ The race is o’er/ the battle won [aged 22 years]

3303 [Broken cross base] In/ ever loving/ memory of/ Jesse Claud/ the beloved son of/ Jesse and Emma CAUSTON/ who died June 4^th 1919/ aged 11 years and 4/ months/ Jesu grant that we may meet/ there adoring at thy feet [The burial register shows surname VOUT and the death is registered in Thetford Registration District under both surnames]

3304 [positioned to the east of the rest of this row] In loving memory of/ my beloved husband/ Alfred John LOVELACE/ who died Decr 12^th 1925/ aged 74 years/ Until the day break/ and the shadows flee away/ R.I.P.

3305 [Base of a broken cross] In/ memory of/ Peter SCHILLITOE/ who fell asleep/ 5^th July 1911/ aged 87 years/ Done good and faithful servant

3306 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Celestine IMHOTE [this is unrecognizable and the burial register appears to say Cleotine FRANKOFF but the death registration cannot be found under either surname]/ born Decr 15^th 1883/ died Decr 25^th 1887/ By reason of my innocence/ Thou hast received me

3307 Edith Joyce/ infant/ daughter of/ William and Joyce FREEMAN/ of Lynford/ who died/ August 5^th 1866

3308 [Cross] Edith/ the dearly beloved c[hild of] Abraham & Sarah COX/ who died August 23^rd 188[7]/ aged 4 years/ Through day and night we watched her/ with many an aching heart/ till God did please to call her/ though hard it was to part/ Suffer little children to come unto me

3309 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Charlotte ROY/ who died Febry 1^st/ 1898/ aged 81 years/ Her end was peace/ There shall I bathe my weary soul/ in seas of heavenly rest/ and not a wave of trouble roll/ across my peaceful breast

3310 [Cross] In/ memory of/ Edwin Beddow LEE/ born Sepbr 23^rd 1882/ died July 2^nd 1883/ E’er sin could blight or sorrow fade/ death came with friendly care/ the opening bud to Heaven conveyed/ and bade it blossom there

3311 In/ memory of/ Robert Beddow LEE/ who died Octbr 31^st 1880/ aged 10 months/ Lovely bud so soft and fair/ called hence by early doom/ just sent to show how sweet a flower/ in Paradise would bloom

John Pepperdine
Richard Smart
Mary Mitchell
Edmund Perry

April 2008 / 2009

Appendix Queries to be resolved

The word “Epitaph” indicates that the verse or text has not been completely read. A further word or two may assist in identifying it

Stanford

0103 Rev William Frederick WELCH aged 51 or 71

0304 Eliza RUDD age 38 or 88

0608 Mary FLATT died 1856 or 1857

0702 Marianne PARSONS age 54 or 64

0803 incomplete

1104 John GOSS aged 83 or 88

1206 George William John GOSS died 1958 or 1959

1206 is it Priscilla May or Priscilla Mary

1304 Epitaph

1403 Bathsheba QUANTRILL died 1841 or 1843

1502 George WOODS age 71 or 81

1505 Epitaph incomplete

1602 Samuel SMITH died 1830 or 1831

1602 Epitaph