Listed in clockwise sequence
C001 [Brass plate on North wall of nave] In loving memory of/ Albert William CLARKE/ rector 1945 – 1949/ The electric lighting of this/ church was given by his widow
C002 [Memorial on North wall of altar room] Terra foris proxima/ tenet (et in pace fervet) cineres/ in magnum resurrectionis diem/ Benjamini FROST A.M./ hujus ecclesiae rectoris/ qui obiit X Jan A.D. MDCCLXIV Anno Aetatis LVI/ si quis percontatur plura/ quid dicas cave, lapis:/ in loco hoc sanctissimo veritas est praecipue fervanda/ hoc dicas verissime neq opus est pluribus/ quod palam praedicavit virsupra memoratus/ interna amplexus est fide/ iesu evangelium/ caetera revelabit dies postremus/ juxta cius cineres depomintur exuviae mortals annae uxoris sirso/ pilectissimae quae obiit Aprilis die XVI A.D. MDCCLXXVIII Aet LXXII [Ann died at Bury St Edumnds]
C003 [Plaque on North wall of altar room] Expectantes/ bentam resurrectionem/ terra fervat fut dio proxima/ exuvias depositas/ Benjamini TWEED et Annae/ quos ex Anna conjuge susceperat/ Benjaminus FROST A.M./ Rector de Topcroft/ Hanc XXVIto Septembr Anno aetat VIIIre/ Illum XXIIItio Octobr Anno aetat Xmo/ Febris inter impuberes potissimum graffans/ dira consecit/ A.D. MDCCXLVIIo/ hoec tegens cum sis homo certe luges/ non ereptos terrenis hosce mays/ coeloq donato/ sed parentes quibus hi occidere flebites/ heu nulla dulci prole supersuite/ multo flediliores occidiffiut tamen/ ni moerentibus relevasset animas/ acerbissimos quoe mulcei luctus/ fides Christiana/ lector vivus morituriae/ ita vive ut moriaris feliciter victurus/ in aeternum
C004 [Oval monument on South wall of altar room] This monument is fixed here/ in memory of/ Thomas COOKE/ of the City of Norwich Esq/ one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace/ and Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk/ whole body (by his own order) is deposited/ on the other side of this wall/ in the churchyard/ He was born Sept 8 in the year of our Lord 1671/ and died June 26th 1747/ being great grandson (by the first wife)/ to the Rev Robert COOKE Master of Arts/ who was called to this rectory of Topcroft/ Feb 27th 1590 and at his death Novbr 7th 1636/ was interred in the South part of the altar/ beneath his two wives/ Anne who was buried July 22nd 1813/ and Margery Septbr 11th 1624/ Anne his third wife/ survives/ him
C005 [Monument on South wall of altar room] To/ the memory of/ Offley SMYTH/ (fifth son of George SMYTH Esq/ late of this parish)/ who departed this life/ the 24th Sept Anno domini 1783/ and in the 43rd year of his age/ The happy disposition of his mind/ endeared him to those who best knew him/ he demanded from them a fear of lamentation/ his widow (the daughter of/ Herbert LEIGHTON Esq of Shropshire)/ erects this marble/ in gratitude for the kindness she experienced/ and as a testimony of her affection/ to an indulgent husband
C006 [Monument of South wall of altar room] In memoriam Georgii SMYTH armigeri/ que juxta hoc marmor sepulius jacet uxorem reliquit mariam/ filiam natu tertiam Gulielmi CHURCHMAN armigeri/ de Illington in Norfolciae comitata/ equa numerosam susceperat prolem/ genus et nomen duxit/ a generosa familia Glocestriae provinciam incolente/ nempe huic Georgius M.D./ (qui primus apud Topcroft sedem/ fixit Anno Dom MDCLXXX)/ filius fecundus Johannis AMYTH armiger/ de north nibley in agro Glocestrenii/ obiit decimo die Decembris MDCCXLIII quadragenarius
C007 [Memorial on South wall of altar room] M.S./ Gulielmi SMYTH arm/ Ob 2 Feb AD MDCCLXXXVII/ aetat 57/ hoc/ pietatis fuae/ optimo patri pofuit/ I.S.
C008 [Ledger stone between altar room and choir] The remains of/ William TANNER/ clerk/ rector of this parish and/ of Redenhal[l] with Harleston/ were here interred/ June 19th 1742/ in hope of the resurrection/ of the just/ aged 53/ here also lieth the body of/ relict of the above William TANNER/ and afterwards wife of the Rev/ William BAKER/ rector of Hedenham in this/ neighbourhood she departed this life/ February 14th 1773/ aged 74 years
C009 [Monument on South wall of Choir] Sacred to the memory of/ Eliza the widow of John SMYTH Esq/ late of Cringleford Hall in this County/ and formerly of this parish/ who departed this life February 3rd 1834/ in the 76th year of her age
C010 [Monument on South wall of Choir] Sacred/ to the memory of John SMYTH Esq/ late of Cringleford Hall/ Norfolk/ who departed this life/ the 14th day of June/ 1808/ aged 53 years
C011 [Monument on South wall of Choir] Near this marble/ was deposited the mortal part of/ Susanna SMYTH/ second daughter of Geo SMYTH Esq of this parish/ She died July 13 1765 aged 29 [of Bedingham]/ Her amiable character/ placed her out of the reach of censure/ during life/ and needs not the support of panegyric/ after death/ This monument/ was erected by Thomas MARTIN clerk/ whose betrothed affection for the deceased/ was inferior only/ to her merit/ also/ of K[itty] SMYTH sister of the above Susan/ who died much regretted 1st Jany 1795 aged 56
C012 Memoriae/ Richardi WILTON/ generosi senis piissimi (qui/ ex Ana uxore sua Roberti/ BUXTON de Tibenha armigeri/ filia decem genuit liberos)/ Robertus filiorum (qui/ quatuor fuerant) primogenit/ eorumq unicus superstes/ moerens hoc dicavit/ Ao Dni 1637
C013 [Ledger beneath lectern] Here lieth buried Richard BUXTON/ gent who dyed ye 24 of June 1686 aged 80 years
C014 [Floor tile South of nave] M.S./ Samuelis KIRKE/ rectoris de Topcroft/ per Spatium 30 annorii obiit 6 Aprilis 1723/ aetatis 61/ Anna KIRKE vidua/ obiit 4 Octobris AD/ 1727 aetat 90/ beati sunt mortui/ in domino morientes
WM00 [Brass plate on South wall of nave] This plaque was dedicated in memory to those/ brave men of Topcroft who gave their lives/ 1914 – 1918 Charles PUNCHARD/ 1939 – 1945 Jack TRUDGILL/ Harold PARKER/ Victor PARKER/ At the going down of the sun/ and in the morning/ we will remember them
WM03 [Brass plate on South wall of nave] In memory of/ the 668 men of the US 93rd Bomb Group/ who lived in this village of Topcroft/ and lost their lives/ in 1942 – 1945/ May their great deads and sacrifice/ never be forgotten
Each inscription is given a four digit reference number. Eg
1509 would be the ninth stone in the fifteenth row.
Rows are numbered from East to West.
Stones in each row are numbered from North to South
/ indicates the end of a line
Information obtained elsewhere is shown in [square
brackets]
BR = burial register
All stones are headstones unless otherwise indicated
Inscriptions after about 1970 are recorded in a standard
abbreviated format
1001 Erected/ In loving memory of/ My dear father & mother/ James William LAYN/ died January [BR says July] 30th 1896/ aged 61 years [BR says William James a labourer]/ and Maria LAYN his wife/ died November 3rd 1896/ aged 59 years/ Eternal rest
1002 In loving memory of/ Ellen/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Charles S WRIGHT/ who died March 5th 1934/ aged 50 years/ At rest
1003 In/ loving memory of/ a dear father and grandfather Charles Samuel/ WRIGHT/ who died March 5th 1958/ aged 80 years/ Rest in peace
1004 [Flower holder in kerb with no inscription]
1005 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Charles William/ dearly beloved husband of/ Edith WRIGHT/ died Feb 15th 1953/ aged 47 years/ Until the day break
1006 Cherished/ memories of/ our beloved mother/ Edith Agnes/ OTTY/ first wife to/ Charles WRIGHT/ born 25th January 1919/ died 8th July 1989
1007 Treasured/ memories of/ our dear mum & nanna/ Joyce CHAPMAN/ who died 31st October 2000/ aged 86 years
1008 [Brass plate] Russell CHAPMAN
1101 In/ loving memory of/ Percy Harold COOK/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ July 8th 1899/ aged 8 years/ There shall be no more death/ neither sorrow nor crying/ neither shall there be any more pain
1201 In/ loving memory of/ James LEWELL/ died May 3rd 1893/ aged 59 years/ Just as I am without one ple[a]/ but that Thy blood was shed for [me]/ and that Thou bidst me come to Thee/ O Lamb of God I come
1202 In ever loving memory/ of/ Isaac/ the dearly loved younger son of/ Rachel & the late George LING/ who died March 2nd 1921/ aged 48 years/
Until the day break/ A precious one from us has gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our hearts/ which never can be filled
1203 In ever loving memory/ of/ Rachel/ widow of the late/ George LING/ who died Feb 19th 1927/ aged 90 years/ Peace perfect peace/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but gone to a father’s home above
1204 In ever loving memory/ of/ George/ dearly loved son of the late George & Rachel LING/ who died Feb 1st 1949/ I will lay me down in peace and/ take my rest
1205 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Herbert James GREEN/ who died Nov 30th 1930/ aged 45 years/ also his wife/ Mabel Annie/ called to rest Nov 11th 1960/ aged 74 years [of Peterborough]/ Re-united
1206 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Arthur George GREEN/ who died Feb 28th 1927 aged 45 years/ Until the day break [of Denton, died at Ditchingham]
1301 In loving memory of/ Benjamin HARRISON/ who died May 30th 1910 aged 81/ The Lord’s will be done/ also in loving memory of/ Sarah HARRISON/ the beloved wife of the above/ died November 1st 1921 aged 94 [of Hedenham]/ Peacefully sleeping
1302 In loving memory of/ [Arthur] Russell CATCHPOLE/ son of the late/ Walter and Fanny/ died 2nd Feb 1985/ aged 80 years/ At rest
1303 In ever loving memory/ of/ Walter/ the dearly loved husband of/ Fanny CATCHPOLE/ who departed this life/ January 3rd 1919/ aged 54 years/ Thy will be done/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never will his memory fade/ sweetest thoughts shall ever linger/ round the spot where he is laid
1304 In ever loving memory/ of/ Fanny/ the dearly loved wife of/ Walter CATCHPOLE/ who departed this life/ January 11th 1946/ aged 75 years/ A loved one is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our home/ which never can be filled
1305 In loving memory of/ Robert/ son of the late/ Walter & Fanny CATCHPOLE/ who died 16th Jan 1978/ aged 86 years/ Rest in peace
1401 In loving memory of/ Thomas John GREEN/ who died Sep 25th 1923/ aged 63 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also of Emma his wife/ who died May 19th 1933/ aged 73 years/ They are in peace
1402 [Headstone and kerb] In ever loving memory/ of/ Harry James Joseph MOBBS/ the dearly beloved son of/ Harry and Sallie MOBBS/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ April 17th 1915/ aged 14 years/ His end was peace/ Grieve not dear parents but be content/ for I to you was only lent/ for love I lived in peace I died/ you asked my life but t’was denied
1403 In loving memory of/ Alan Norton/ the beloved son of/ Charles & Agnes CUSHION/ died Aug 9th 1924 aged 27 years/ also Charles Arthur/ died April 12th 1893 aged 9 months/ Thy will be done
1404 [Fallen headstone] In loving memory of/ Agnes Elizabeth/ beloved wife of/ Charles CUSHION/ who departed this life Oct 12th 1947/ aged 78 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also Charles/ dearly loved husband of the above/ who departed this life Dec 11th 1951/ aged 84 years [of Fundenhall]/ Well done thou good and faithful servant/ enter thou into the joy of thy Lord
1501 In ever loving memory/ of/ Minnie Eliza/ dearly beloved wife of/ Frederick George PENN/ and second daughter of/ Robert & Anna LING/ who departed this life/ Nov 16th 1918 in her 25th year/ In the midst of life we are in death/
She has gone before and our tears should cease/ at the thought of our dear ones perfect peace/ our journey done we shall meet once more/ for the dead are not lost but gone before
1502 In/ loving/ memory of/ Walter George LING/ who died May 9th 1964/ aged 74 years/ Until the day break/ and his beloved wife/ Elsie May/ who died Oct 27th 1988/ aged 85 years/ Re-united
1601 In/ loving remembrance/ of/ William MELTON/ who died at Topcroft/ Oct 6th 1879/ aged 74 years/ I have waited for Thy salvation
1602 In loving memory of/ Matthias BECKETT/ who departed this life/ Novr 2nd 1893/ in his 83rd year/ Then Christ who is our life shall appear/ then shall ye also appear with Him/ in glory/ also of Mary Ann wife of the above/ who departed this life/ Feb 8th 1899/ in her 87th year [of Heckingham]/ Blessed are the dead [which] die in the Lord
1603 In loving memory of/ Frederick James/ beloved son of/ James & Caroline HARRISON/ who died July 23rd 1896/ aged 27 years [BR says labourer]/ God is love
1604 In loving memory of/ James HARRISON/ the beloved husband of/ Caroline HARRISON/ who departed this life/ February 22nd 1929/ aged 84 years/ R.I.P./ The eternal God is our refuge/ also of/ Caroline HARRISON the above/ who departed this life/ December 18th 1935/ aged 89 years/ Re-united
1605 [Cross on headstone] In/ loving/ memory of/ Ethel Ellen/ the dearly loved child of/ Joseph & Maud MOBBS/ born March 14th 1907/ died April 1st 1907/ Safe in the arms of Jesus
1606 In loving memory of/ Phoebe/ the beloved wife of/ James PUNCHARD/ who departed this life/ March 27th 1891/ aged 71 years/ Thy will be done
1607 In loving memory of/ James/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Phoebe PUNCHARD/ of this parish/ who departed this life/ December 31st 1889/ aged 64 years/ Blessed are the dead which die/ in the Lord
1608 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ William PUNCHERD/ for many years industrious/ inhabitant of this parish/ who died/ May 21st 1868/ aged 75 years/ Be ye therefore ready also for the/ Son of man cometh at an hour when/ ye think not
1609 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Mary the wife of/ William PUNCHERD/ who died/ Sept 8th 1865/ aged 63 years/ Blessed are those servants whom/ the Lord when He cometh shall/ [find watching St Luke 12.37.]
1701 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ George Herbert/ dearly beloved husband of/ Alice Emma BECKETT/ passed away 8th August 1946/ aged 76 years
1702 [Fallen headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Millicent Maud/ the dearly loved wife of/ Gilbert TURNER/ died June 7 1947/ aged 42 years/ Resting in the Saviour’s love
1703 In/ loving memory of/ James FEEK/ died October 14th 1917/ aged 83 years/ also/ Anna beloved wife of the above/ died April 6th 1923/ aged 74 years [of Heckingham]/ Till the shadows of the evening/ shall for ever pass away/ and the Resurrection morning/ kindle into perfect day
1704 In/ memory of/ Sarah BALLS/ who died/ Janry 22nd 1853/ aged 78 years/ O Lamb of God who takest away/ the sins of the World
1705 In loving memory/ of/ Caroline/ the beloved wife of/ William PUNCHARD/ who fell asleep Decr 7th 1916/ aged 58 years/ One long sad year has passed/ since our great sorrow fell/ still in our hearts we mourn for her/ the one we loved so well
1801 In/ memory of/ Mary/ the wife of/ John MELTON/ who died/ May 6th 1876/ aged 66 years/ Come unto the Lord ye weary and/ rest in peace
1802 In/ memory of/ John MELTON/ who died/ Oct 12th 1860/ aged 52 years Jesus said “I am the Resurrection/ and the life/ he that believeth in/ me though he were dead shall/ have eternal life
1803 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ William SILLETT/ who died Feb 23rd 1870/ in the 27th year of his age/ I leave the World without a tear/ save for the friends I held so dear/ to heal their sorrows Lord descend/ and to the friendless prove a friend/ also of Harry William/ son of/ William & Caroline SILLETT/ who died Feb 13th [buried 11th] 1870/ aged 7 months/ Rest in peace
1804 In affectionate/ memory/ of/ Frederick John SILLETT/ eldest & beloved son of/ George & Mary Ann SILLETT/ who died Dec 17th 1873/ aged 32 years/ Who is he that condemneth/ it is Christ that died and His/ precious blood cleanseth from/ all sin/ also of Laura his daughter/ who died an infant [buried 14 Sep 1872 aged 10 months]
1805 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Alice Emma/ dearly beloved wife of/ George Hervert BECKETT/ passed away 6th Nov 1948/ aged 75 years/ Until the day break and the shadows flee away
1806 In/ memory of/ Willm LOVELL/ who died April / 1797/ aged 42
1807 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Ernest/ beloved husband of/ Olive Daisy HAZELL/ born April 1st 1874/ died May 12th 1949/ Abide with me [of Bedingham]
1901 In memory/ of/ John SMITH/ died May 3rd 1875/ aged 39 years/ 2 lines / also of Robert/ died August 1870/ aged 1 year & 7 months/ Japhes Robert/ died an infant/ children of the above/ also Robert THOMPSON/ died Janry 6th 1870/ aged 52 years
1902 In/ loving memory of/ Anne RICHES/ who died/ May 19th 1901/ aged 59 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away/ also of/ Harriet THOMPSON/ who died/ Decr 3rd 1882/ aged 75 years [both of Woodton]/ Gone [but not] forgotten
2001 Edward Michael POTTER 4 Jul 1983
aged 65
Edna Maud 10 Aug 1983 aged 67
2002 In memory of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ William READ/ who departed this life/ Jan 11 1864/ aged 47 years/ I cannot now come to weep with you/ but you can ascend and rejoice with me
2003 In affectionate remembrance of/ Sarah/ the beloved daughter of/ Willm & Mary READ/ who departed this life/ Septr 26th 1872/ aged 24 years/ Weep not the land to which I go/ is beautiful and bright/ there shall no tears or sorrow flow/ and there shall be no night
2004 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ In affectionate remembrance of/ William READ/ who departed this life/ November 5th 1876/ aged 69 years/ There lies the wearisome body at rest/ closed are its eyelids and quiet its breast/ the glad spirit on pinions of light/ Victory victory! sings in its flight
2005 [Cross]
[East side] In loving memory/ of/ Samuel
LONG/ who fell asleep 8th March 1929/ aged 81 years/ also of/ Louisa
beloved wife of the above/ who fell asleep 13th December 1909
2006 [Chest tomb]
[North side] Beneath this tomb are
deposited/ the remains of/ John ROUNCE/ who died Decr 16th 1869/ aged
56 years
[South side] Beneath this tomb are
deposited/ the remains of/ William ROUNCE/ who died June 17th 1857/
aged 52 years
2007 On loving memory of/ Mildred Alice BOND/ the dearly loved daughter of/ the late Robert BOND/ who died/ September 29th 1902/ aged 22 years [of Saxlingham Thorpe]/ Not my will but Thine be done
2008 In ever loving memory of/ Charles Stanley BOND/ the dearly loved youngest son of/ the late Robert BOND/ died Jan 8th 1905/ aged 19 years [of Saxlingham]/ I shall go to him but he shall not/ return to me
2009 In ever loving memory of/ George Edward BOND/ the third & dearly loved son of/ the late Robert BOND/ died Nov 25th 1906/ aged 32 years [of Newton Flotman]/ Not lost but gone before
2010 In loving memory of/ George Brown/ DICKERSON/ who died/ January 15th 1871/ aged 29 years/ Prepare to meet thy God
2011 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Olive Daisy HAZELL/ who died May 28th 1944/ aged 62 years/ At rest [of Bedingham]
2012 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Jane EVERETT/ who died/ Dec 6th 1874/ in the 68th year/ of her age/ There remaineth a rest to the/ people of God
2013 Seek those things which are above/ In affectionate remembrance of/ Henrietta Jane/ the beloved wife of/ Simon CHENEY/ who departed this life/ November 29th 1868/ aged 23 years
2014 [Tomb with cope stone top]
[North side] Sacred/ to the memory of/
Lucy the wife of Edmund CHENEY/ who died Feby 28th 1875/ aged 86
years/ We laid her in the hallowed grave with hope in Him who died to save
[South side] Sacred/ to the memory of/
Edmund CHENEY/ who died July 30 1863/ aged 78 years/ We cannot Lord Thy purpose
see but all is well that’s done by Thee
2101 To/ the memory of/ Willm CUNNINGHAM/ who died/ 19th Janry 1818/ aged 61 years/ A true and faithful upright man/ deny these words friend if you can
2102 IN/ memory of/ Eliza TIDNAM/ who died 22nd March/ 1892
2103 In/ memory of/ Abigail/ the beloved daughter of/ Thomas TIDNAM/ who departed/ this life June 16th/ 1851/ in the 59th year of her age/ Enclosed in dust here lies the last remains/ of her who firmly bore death’s lingering pain/ this proved through all the [spites?] of her life/ a friend a tender mother and virtuous wife
2104 [Cross and kerb]
[East side] In/ loving memory/ of/
Albert Colman LONG/ died Aug 22nd 1927 aged 55 [not in BR]/ At rest/
also Mabel Susie/ his beloved wife/ died Feb 25th 1952 aged 76
2105 [Chest tomb]
[North side Beneath this tomb are
deposited/ the remains of Sarah the wife of/ Samuel ROUNCE/ who died the 22nd
day [buried 21st] of March 1836/ aged 69 years
[South side] Beneath this tomb are
deposited/ the remains of/ Samuel ROUNCE/ who died the 31st day of
Jan 1837/ aged 79 years
2106 In loving memory of/ Florence Julia/ fourth daughter of/ Robt & Ellen Hester BOND/ who died/ September 13th 1894 aged 21 years [Not in BR but death registered Loddon RD]/ Weep not she is not dead but sleepeth
2107 In loving memory of/ Eda Mary/
third daughter of/ Robt & Ellen Hester BOND/ who died/ December 31st
1890/ aged 19 years
And there shall be no night there/ for
the Lord God giveth them light/ and they shall reign for ever and ever
2108 In loving memory of/ Kate Maria/ second daughter of/ Robt & Ellen Hester BOND/ who died/ October 20th 1889/ aged 25 years 3 lines
2109 In loving memory of/ John CHASE/ who died June 12th [buried 7th] 1892/ aged 50 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken/ away blessed be the name of the Lord
2110 In loving memory of/ Robert BOND/ who died/ November 5th 1896/ aged 53 years/ Even so Father for so it seemeth/ good in Thy sight/ also of/ Ellen Hester/ beloved wife of the above/ died Nov 16 1927/ aged 82 years [of Saxlingham Thorpe]/ Peace perfect peace
2111 In/ loving memory of/ Eliza/ Reeve ASHCROFT/ for ten years Head Mistress/ of the British School/ Topcroft/ died Dec 23rd 1887/ aged 49 years/ 1 line
2112 To the beloved memory/ of/ Robert STEVERSON/ upwards of forty years a/ resident of this parish/ who died July 14th 1856/ aged 69 years/ also Elizabeth/ wife of the above/ who died Nov 10th 1868/ aged 79 years [of Bungay]
2113 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Catherine/ the beloved wife of/ John SEWELL/ who died Jany 29th/ 1837/ aged 69 years/ Be ye also ready for in such/ an hour as ye think not the Son of/ man cometh
2114 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John SEWELL/ who died Novr 29th 1842/ aged 79 years/ Boast not thyself of tomorrow/ for thou knowest not what a day/ may bring forth
2115 In/ loving memory of/ Ethel Mildred BOND/ who died Oct 9th 1966/ aged 82 years/ Resting [of Swainsthorpe]
2201 [Low tomb] 1 line/ Sacred to the
memory of/ Watts RICHARDS/ who died an infant May 11 1800 [aged 13 days]/ also
to Watts John RICHARDS/ his brother/ who died June 2 1806/ aged 11 [months? BR
says infant]/ and also to their sister/ Eliza RICHARDS/ who died July 19th
1806/ aged [ ] years / who departed this life/ March 3rd
1800 aged 19 years/ remainder unreadable]
[Mary Ann RICHARDS buried 27 April 1809
aged 7 years]
2202 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Thomas Jesse WALKER M.A. Oxon rector of this parish 1927 – 1944/ died 23rd Dec 1944 aged 81 years
2203 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In/ loving memory of/ William EDWARDS/ (priest)/ who fell asleep 2nd Feb 1927/ aged 64 years [not in BR]/ rector of this parish for twelve years/ 1915 - 1927
2204 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In ever loving memory/ of/
the Rev George Henry SYKES/ 18½ years rector of this parish [1897 – 1915]/ who
entered into rest/ August 15th 1915 aged 52/ In Thy presence is
fullness of joy/ also of/ Mary Agnes/ widow of the above/ who fell asleep Jan 20th
1918 aged 56 [of Sutton, Surrey]/ The Lord shall give thee rest
2205 [Low tomb] William John SMYTH [the remaining wording is unreadable due to damage by moss roots] [According to BR he was Clerk in Holy Orders and Lord of the Manor, buried 28 Apr 1859 aged 81 years]
2206 [Headstone and coffin stone] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas BUXTON/ who died/ 12th Sept 1798/ aged 39 years [BR says gent of Banham]
2207 [Cross in kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Adele Corisande Schreiber/ TWEEDDALE/ daughter of the late Rev Thomas TWEEDDALE/ vicar of Shernbourne with Fring Norfolk/ grand daughter of the late Col George SCHREIBER/ late 18th Hussars/ died January 12th 1907 aged 34 years [of Hempnall]
2208 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving remembrance/ of/ Robert Russell BOND/ who died at Bedingham/ 26th Feb 1938/ aged 67 years
2209 In memory of/ Caroline WOODS/ died 27th May 1908/ aged 79/ For 26 years the faithful/ nurse in the family of/ Alfred & Diana MASSEY
2210 In memory of/ Richd DURRANT/ who died Febry 19th/ 1809/ aged 27 years
2211 [Plaque in kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Louisa/ dearly loved daughter/ of Samuel & Althea/ LONG/ fell asleep 2nd March/ 1929/ aged 16 years/ R.I.P.
2212 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Samuel EDWARDS/ dearly loved husband of/ Althea LONG/ fell asleep 29th April 1947/ aged 69 years/ At rest
2213 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Albert Colman/ dearly loved son of/ Samuel Edward/ & Althea LONG/ fell asleep April 10 1960/ aged 49 years/ At rest
Rows 23 to 27 are confined to the North side of the church
2301 In/ memory of/ John WILSON/ who died/ the 3rd of February/ 1835/ aged 72 years/ [6 lines not readable] / In loving memory of/ Sarah his wife/ who died [remainder not readable]
2302 In memory of/ Richard WILSON/ who departed this life/ Sept 13th 1767/ aged 63 years/ also of Mary his wife/ who departed this life/ Oct 21st 1800/ aged 72 years
2401 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Thomas READ/ who died/ 28th of February 1840/ aged 70 years [Not in BR]/ also on the right lieth Harriet/ their daughter who died Augst 2nd 1838/ aged 23 years/ Marlah READ/ who died/ 27th of January/ 1845/ aged 68 years [Not in BR]
2402 [Square monument]
[East side] In loving memory of/ Lucy
KING/ widow of John KING/ of Frome/ who died May 1852/ aged 77 years [of
Hempnall]/ There shall be one fold and/ one Shepherd
[West side] [Largely unreadable
presumably John KING. BR says died 9 Dec 1838 aged 33 years of Kenninghall]
2403 [Headstone with coffin stone] Adjoining to the grave/ of her/ beloved and affectionate husband/ the Rev John FRANCIS M.A./ are here interred by her own desire/ the mortal remains/ of/ Elizabeth Frances his widow/ who departed this life/ at Leamington in the Co of Warwick/ on the 3rd day of Sept 1833/ in the 84th year of her age [BR says her abode was Norwich]
2404 [Headstone and coffin stone] Within this spot of earth was deposited/ by his own desire the body of/ John FRANCIS M.A./ In sure and certain hope/ that it shall/ thro’ the all sufficient merits of his Redeemer/ be once more restored to life/ He was vicar of Bedingham and of/ Sporle with the Rectory of Little Palgrave and annex/ and 37 years curate of this parish/ The important office of parish priest/ he discharged/ with piety attention and [?]/ and enforced by his own example/ those Christian virtues/ which it was both his delight and duty/ to recommend from the pulpit/ he died May the 28th 1794/ in the 58th year/ [of his age]
2501 In loving memory/ of/ Edward MARSHALL/ who departed this life/ March 8th 1881/ aged 72 years/ Blessed are the dead that die in/ the Lord
2601 In/ loving memory of/ Saml BORRETT/ who died/ 11th of April/ 1837/ aged 87 years
2701 Charles WILSON/ deceased October 6/ 1842 aged 40/ Lord have mercy upon me/ Christ have mercy upon me/ Lord have mercy upon me [BR says Captain of Grenadiers]
Rows 28 to 35 run across the full width of the churchyard to the West of the church
2804 In/ memory of/ Susanna HOWSE/ widow of the late/ Geo HOWSE/ who died July 22nd/ 1810/ aged 45 years/ On these few lines pray cast an eye/ no flattery they contain/ those only who in Christ do die/ in Christ shall rise again
2805 Here resteth/ the body of/ George HOWSE [BR says a weaver]/ who departed this life/ Feb 19 1794/ aged 30 years [2 lines not readable]
2806 In/ memory of/ Ann wife of/ Willm HOWES/ who departed this life/ June 25th 1787/ aged 57 years/ To you my dearest friends adieu/ O think how I was [snatched?] from you/ and may you then prepared be/ when God doth call to follow me
2807 In memory of/ David DURRANT/ who died April ye 13th 1765/ in the 48th year of his age [Gent, died of dropsy]
2808 In memory of/ Sarah the wife of/ Robert FENNER/ who died Aug 21 1791/ aged 55 years
2809 In memory/ of/ Robert TURNER/ who died March 4th/ 1812/ aged 77 years
2810 [Chest tomb] In memory of/ James [CO]LMAN/ who died [Ju]ly 11 [1831]/ aged 63 years [of Wymondham]/ also of/ Elizth his wife/ who departed this life/ April 18/ 1831/ aged 64 years/ and/ James Colman FULLER/ [one line not readable]/ who died 1837/ aged [5] years [buried 3 Apr]
2811 [Chest tomb] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Curtis FULLER/ who departed this life/ March 18th 1855/ aged 59 years/ also of/ Curtis FULLER/ who died/ Decr 14th 1867 [BR says 1866]/ aged 80 years [of Thorpe]
2812 In memory of/ Elizth Ann CHASTENEY/ late of Trowse Newton in this County/ who died on the 17th Novr/ 1858/ aged 55 years/ The eye of him that hath seen me/ shall see me no more thine eyes are/ upon me and I am not Job 7.8./ Near this spot/ resteth/ fourteen members of/ the family including/ mother and sister/ of the above
2813 [Brass plate] Michael Gordon FLINT
2814 Robert Harold ‘Bob’ FLINT 4 Aug 2000 aged 71
2815 Elizabeth Jeanette UNWIN 1987 aged 71
2816 [Kerb] Oliver Newton UNWIN of Topcroft Hall/ passed over Oct 24 1937 aged 49 years/ and his wife Janette Ilza UNWIN nee MAY/ Aug 21st 1975 aged 85 years
2901 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Willm THAIN/ who died/ 11 of February/ 1841/ aged 81 years 4 lines / Sarah THAIN/ who died/ 1st of January/ 1833/ aged 73 years
2902 In memory of/ Robert JOHNSON [4 lines not readable]
2903 [Coped stone with no inscription]
2904 [Headstone and tomb] Them which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him/ In affectionate remembrance of/ Robert POPPY/ who departed this life/ July 1st 1857/ aged 73 years/ and of/ Sarah his wife/ who died June 27th 1871/ aged 86 years
2905 In/ memory of/ Mary the beloved wife of/ Roger FORSDICK/ who died May 13th 1839/ aged 70 years/ I know that my Redeemer liveth/ also of/ Roger FORSDICK/ who died Octr 12 1858/ aged 90 years
The next stone in this row is somewhat to the West of 2905
2906 In affectionate remembrance of/ Frances/ the beloved wife of/ John Cook BUTTON/ of Bedingham/ who died April 4th 1886/ aged 74 years/ It is be not afraid/ also of/ John Cook BUTTON/ who died March 28th 1900/ aged 81 years/ My times are in Thy hand [both of Bedingham]
2907 John CHASTENEY [not readable]
2908 [not readable]
2909 [Cross]
[East side] In/ loving memory/ of/
Fanny/ wife of George UNWIN/ of Topcroft Hall/ born May 5th 1855/
died January 8th 1918/ In His presence there is fullness of joy/ also
of George UNWIN [J.P.]/ died May 26th 1924/ in his 65th
year
3001 In loving memory of/ John BENTLEY/ who departed this life/ Decr 3rd 1902/ aged 70 years/ His end was peace/ also of Charlotte/ his dearly beloved wife/ who departed this life/ Janry 10th 1895/ aged 62 years/ Thy will be done
3002 In/ memory of/ George Alton BENTLEY/ who died/ April 1st 1848/ aged 20 years/ Remember thy Creator in/ the days of thy youth
3003 In/ memory of/ Ann/ the wife of/ John PAGE/ who died/ 7th of Novr 1831/ aged 33 years
3004 In loving remembrance/ of/ Emma/ the dearly beloved wife of/ George MOORE/ of this parish/ who departed this life/ June 11 1888 [aged 59 years]/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but to a father’s home above
3005 In loving memory/ of/ George MOORE/ of this parish/ who departed this life/ Jan 19th [1904]/ aged 70 years [of Great Ryburgh]
3006 Marjorie Mary [Ann Elizabeth Emma] MOORE 24 Jan 1981 aged 65
3007 Philip Henry [Stanley] MOORE 14 Oct 1985 aged 72
3008 Aubrey Alec [Edward] MOORE 22 Nov [BR says Oct] 1988 aged 78
3101 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Laura
Damaris STRUTT who died 3rd April 1929 aged 77 years [of London]/
also of Walter STRUTT (husband) who died 22nd October 1917 aged 72
years interred at Highgate Cemetery/ Death divides but memory lives
[Shield in kerb] A beloved daughter/
Florence/ died 24th October/ 1958/ aged 80 years [BR says Florence
Eugene Hannah STRUTT of Great Yarmouth]
3102 In loving memory of/ our dear mother/ Susannah ANDREWS/ who passed away/ December 27th 1935/ aged 75 years/ Rest in peace
3103 In loving memory of/ Harry ANDREWS/ who departed this life/ October 10th 1889/ in his 33rd year [4 lines not readable]
3104 In/ loving memory of/ Hagar Mahalah/ ANDREWS/ who died July 6th 1908/ aged 84 years/ also of Caroline Elizabeth/ beloved wife of Samuel MOSS/ who died August 30th 1898/ aged 48 years [of Ditchingham]/ I am the resurrection and the life
3105 In/ loving memory of/ George William/ ANDREWS/ who departed this life/ December 26th 1930/ aged 76 years/ His end was peace
3106 In/ memory of/ Thomas READ/ who died/ [Jul]y 1844/ aged [43] years [buried 6th July]
3107 In memory of/ Mary Ann READ/ died December 7th 1904/ aged 73 years/ Her end was peace
3108 In/ memory of/ Mary the wife of/ James COWLES/ who died Febry 11th 1822/ aged 25 years/ also James their son who died/ May 12th 1820 aged 14 weeks/ and of Mary Maria their daughter/ died Febry 13th 1822 aged 29 weeks/ Wife & children this grave containeth here/ just in her actions & her thoughts sincere/ great was my loss, for her eternal gain/ but hope in Christ that we shall meet again
3109 In memory of/ John COWLES/ huntsman/ to the later John SMITH ESq/ (thirty years inhabitant/ of the Fox and Hounds in this parish)/ he died 5th Augst 1824/ aged 80 years/ also of Elizabeth his wife
3110 In memory of/ Elizabeth wife of John/ SYMONDS [BR says SIMONS] who died August/ 27th 1809 aged 59 years/ Why did I crave on Earth to live/ since all my [care?] was vain/ I had rather be with Christ above/ with Him for to remain
3111 In memory of/ Rachel daughter of John/ Elizth SYMONDS [BR says SIMONS] who died/ May 2nd 1809 aged 27 years/ Short was my time yet long my rest may be/ cut off in youth as you may plainly see/ nursed up with care for parents dear had I/ who loved me well and grieved to see me die
3112 Maud CATCHPOLE 4 Dec 1985 aged 85
3113 Charles William CATCHPOLE 31 Dec 1990 aged 89
3201 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Henry/ the beloved husband of/ Mahala RUSHMORE/ who died March 22nd 1935/ aged 70 years/ Thy will be done/ also Mahala widow of the above/ who died October 31st 1936/ aged 78 years/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but gone to our Father’s home above
3202 [Headstone and kerb] Naomi [Violet Browne]/ the beloved wife of/ Charles CATCHPOLE died Aug 8th 1942/ aged 40 years/ A precious one from us has gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our hearts/ which never can be filled
3301 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Susan relict of the late/ James GOWING/ of Topcroft/ who died/ Augst 4th 1870 aged 90 years/ Beloved and respected by all who knew her [of Mattishall]
3302 In memory/ of/ James GOWING/ who died/ 26th July 1824/ aged 42 years/ The best of husbands this grave containeth here/ just in his actions & hi thoughts sincere/ great was our loss for his eternal gain/ but hope in Christ that we shall meet again
3303 In/ memory of/ Sarah wife of/ John GOWING/ who died Oct 11th 1836/ aged 77 years/ [of Broome] [4 lines not readable]
3304 In/ memory of/ John GOWING/ who died Decr 13th 1853/ aged 96 [of Broome]/ ‘tis religion that can give/ sweetest pleasures while we live/ ‘tis religions which supply/ solid comfort when we die/ be the living God [our?] friend/ then my bliss shall never end
3305 [Headstone in kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Frances A[rchibald] BERRY/ the youngest daughter of/ James and Caroline BERRY/ of New York/ who died June 23rs 1914 [aged 65 years of Great Yarmouth]/ also her sister/ Jemima BERRY/ born August 23rd 1834/ died May 31st 1929 [of Norwich]
3306 [Cross in kerb] In memory of/ James/ Gowing MIDDLETON MD/ Docteur en Medicine/ de la faculte de Paris/ born at Topcroft March 25th 1849/ died May 8th 1931 [of Norwich]
3307 [Cross in kerb] In loving memory/ of a dear mother/ Eliza Gowing MIDDLETON/ who died August 4th 1892/ aged 77/ and of/ Robert MIDDLETON/ who died March 7th 1903 [aged 89 years of Stalham]
3308 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Emma Maria/ the beloved wife of/ Arthur FARROW/ who died/ Decr 11th 1906/ aged 73 years/ For by grace are ye saved through/ faith and that not of yourselves it is/ the gift of God
3309 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ dear father and mother/ William RUSHMORE/ who died/ Novr 23rd 1902/ aged 79 years [of Alburgh]/ also Mary Ann his wife/ who died/ Feby 6th 1904/ aged 68 years/ In Heaven above where all is love/ we meet to part no more
3401 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Henry KEMP/ who died Dec 12th/ 1858/ aged 90 years
3402 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Henry beloved husband of/ Elizabeth KEMP/ 1864/ aged 86 years [of Wetheringsett, Suffolk]/ I am the resurrection and the life he/ that believeth in me though he were/ dead yet shall he live
3403 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Arthur Frederick/ the beloved only son of/ Arthur & Emma Maria FARROW/ (Topcroft)/ who departed this life/ Octr 31st 1882/ aged 8 years/ Safe from the / pain and death a / vnow ver / hed in
3404 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ In memory of/ Robert FALGATE/ who died July 31st 1868/ aged 59 years/ also of Clara Selina/ infant daughter of/ Robert & Mary Ada FALGATE/ who died April 10th 1857 [BR says 1858]/ aged 8 months
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3501 In loving memory of/ Frances Elizabeth/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Geo William ANDREWS/ who departed this life/ March 26th 1914/ aged 62 years/ Asleep in Jesus
3502 In loving memory of/ Harry MacDonald ANDREWS/ who died/ November 15 1916/ aged 25 years/ Though lost to sight/ to memory ever dear
3503 Thy will be done/ In loving memory of/ Thomas [Last] FEAVEARYEAR/ who died Jan 18th 1968/ aged 87 years/ The peace of God be with you/ also Maria WOLFF/ who died July 6th 1966/ aged 79 years [not in BR]/ At rest in the Lord/ also/ Bessie Jane FEAVEARYEAR/ who died Dec 4th 1975/ aged 89 years [of Ashwellthorpe]
3504 Thy will be done/ In loving memory of/ Charles FEAVEARYEAR/ who died Nov 12 1916/ aged 77 years/ also of/ Susanna FEAVEARYEAR/ his beloved wife/ who died April 21st 1935/ aged 82 years/ I have fought a good fight/ I have finished the course/ I have kept the faith
3505 Thy will be done/ Sacred/ to the memory of/ Noah FEAVEARYEAR/ the son of/ David & Maria FEAVEARYEAR/ who died Nov 17 1864/ aged 29 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
3506 Thy will be done/ Sacred/ to the memory of/ Maria/ the beloved wife of/ David FEAVEARYEAR/ who died Nov 29 1864/ aged 61 years/ The memory of the just is blessed
3507 Thy will be done/ In memory of/ David/ FEAVEARYEAR/ 57 years resident of this parish/ who died Augst 19th 1879/ aged 73 years/ My flesh and my heart faileth but/ God is the strength of my heart and my/ portion forever Ps LXXIII. 26.
3508 Rose Beryl/ HOVEY/ 190/ 1992/ widow of/ Benjamin/ Henry HOVEY
3509 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William CUTTS/ late of Cockley/ eldest son of/ Willm and Ann CUTTS/ who died June 29/ 1851/ aged 40 years [1 line not readable]
3510 In/ memory of/ Ino Eliza/ second daughter of/ John GOWING/ of Hempnall/ and the beloved niece of/ James GOWING/ of Mattishall/ who died April 13th 1862/ aged 26 years/ Be ye also ready
3511 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Frederick Alfred/ infant son of/ Willm & Rachel GOWING/ late of this parish/ who died July 5/ 1859/ aged 6 weeks [of Hempnall]/ He shall gather the lambs/ with His arms and carry/ them in His bosom
3512 In affectionate remembrance of/ the twin children of/ William & Rachel GOWING/ Goss Watts GOWING who died March 4th 1866/ aged 8 months/ John Dyer GOWING/ who died March 17th 1866/ aged 9 months [both of Tharston]/ Suffer little children to come unto/ me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven
3513 To the/ beloved memory/ of/ Charlotte/ Cossey BORRETT/ who died Janry 26th/ 1861/ aged 23 years/ Jesus said I am the Resurrection and/ the life he that believeth in me though/ he were dead yet shall he live
3514 There remaineth a rest for the people of God/ Sacred/ to the memory of/ Rachel/ the beloved wife of/ Samuel BORRETT/ who departed this life/ October 17 1867/ aged 64 years
3515 In loving memory of/ Samuel BORRETT/ who entered into rest/ November 29th 1885/ aged 85 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ that they may rest from their labours Rev XIV. 13.
3516 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] Sacred/ to the memory/ of/
George Arthur GLADDEN/ born January 22 1872/ died July 8 1929
3517 [Headstone and kerb] Peace/ in loving memory of/ Dorothy Violet MOORE/ died Dec 28th 1943/ aged 43 years/ Until the day breaks
The next four rows are between the central pathway and the church
4001 [Headstone and coffin stone] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizabeth/ the wife of/ Benjamin PIPE/ who died April 17th/ 1816/ aged 70 years [of Wentham, Suffolk]
4002 [Headstone and coffin stone] Sacred/ to the memory/ of/ Benjamin PIPE/ who died/ Feb 12th 1801/ aged 58 years [BR says farmer and churchwarden]
4003 [Headstone and coffin stone] In/ memory of/ Joseph MILLS/ who died Nov 3/ 1819/ aged 23
4004 [Headstone and coffin stone] In/ memory of/ George son of/ George & Eliz MILLS/ who died 16th Feb/ 1829/ aged 3 years [of Hardingham]
4005 To/ the memory/ of/ George MILLS/ who departed this life/ Decr 6th 1837/ aged 73 years/ also of/ Elizabeth his wife/ who departed this life/ July 4th 1842/ aged 73 years [both of Bungay]
4101 To the memory of/ Elizabeth/ the wife of/ John BECKETT/ who departed this life/ April 8th 1748/ aged 60 years
4102 To the memory of/ John BECKETT/ late of this parish/ who departed this life/ August 8th 1761/ aged 64 years [BR says shopkeeper] / [2 lines not readable]
4201[Coped stone] Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth eldest daughter of Richard TETLEY/ Merchant Liverpool/ who died (at Topcroft Rectory) Octr 25th 1882 aged 59 years
4202 [Cross]
[East side] Edward WILSON priest/ deceased October 31st 1874/ aged 75 years/ Looking for the mercy of our Lord/ Jesus Christ into eternal life [BR says 50 years rector]
4203 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In loving memory of/ John
George ROWE priest/ who fell asleep/ March 27th 1897/ aged 76 years/
He loved unto the end/ and of/ Lucy Rimington ROWE/ wife of John George ROWE/
who fell asleep September 10th 1909/ aged 80 years [both of
Southsea]/ The souls of the righteous are in/ the hands of God/ also of/ George
Wilkinson [BR may say William] ROWE B.A./ fell asleep 15th Novr [BR
says October] 1884/ aged 22 years [Death of George Wilkinson ROWE registered at
Lambeth RD]/ Them that sleep in Jesus shall God/ bring with Him
4204 [Cross] In/ loving/ remembrance of/ Emma BALDWIN/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ on New Years Day 1880/ aged 75/ Neither shall there be/ any more pain for the/ former things are passed/ Rev XXI. 4.
4205 [Cross in kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Rev Albert W[illiam] CLARKE/ rector of this parish/ 1945 – 1949/ died Sept 27th 1949/ aged 61 years/ Well done thou good and faithful servant
4301 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ John BUNN/ who died Augt 1st 1821/ aged 76 years [of Wingfield]
4302 To the memory of/ William BORE/ who departed this life/ December the 30th/ 1787/ aged 77 years
4303 To the memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ Will BORE [or BOAR]/ who departed this life/ August 31st 1786/ aged 55 years
The remaining rows are to the South of the central pathway
5001 In/ loving memory/ of/ Ada May ANDREWS/ who passed away/ 21st Oct 1969/ aged 83 years
5002 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Jane RANDALL/ who departed this life/ Nov 12th 1953/ aged 90 years/ Peace perfect peace
5003 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Alice RANDALL/ beloved wife of/ Jesse RANDALL/ died Feb 20th 1945/ aged 81 years/ Always gentle always kind/ beautiful memories left behind
5004 [Flower holder] In loving/ memory of/ William B[enjamin]/ MORTRAM/ died Oct 25/ 1933/ aged 64
5005 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth/ the wife of/ Valentine ADAMS who departed this life/ on the 23rd of Nov 1858 [BR says 1857]/ aged 63 years/ Thou art gone to thy grave but we will not deplore thee/ though sorrow and darkness encompass thy tomb/ thy Saviour has past through its portal before thee/ and the [lamp of His love be thy] guide through [the gloom]/ Thou art gone to thy grave, but we will not deplore thee/ when God was thy refuge, thy ransom and guide/ He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee/ and death has no sting, since the Saviour has died."
5006 In memory of/ Ann the beloved wife of/ William HAWES/ who departed this life/ September 24th 1856/ aged 68 years
5101 In loving memory of/ my dear wife/ Fanny Jane KEABLE/ who fell asleep/ January 18th 1923/ aged 46 years/ Sleep on dear wife thy labour is o’er/ thy willing hands will toil no more/ we loved thee dearly but Jesus loved you best/ and has called thee home with Him to rest
5102 In/ loving memory/ of/ Henry William MOULTON/ who passed peacefully away/ on 1st June 1924/ aged 81 years/ Blessed are the peace makers/ for they shall inherit the/ Kingdom of God
5103 In/ loving memory/ of/ Caroline/ the beloved wife of/ Henry MOULTON/ who fell asleep/ November 2nd 1915/ aged 72 years/ Rest on dear mother thy labour’s o’er/ thy willing hands shall toil no more/ a faithful mother true and kind/ no friend on Earth like thee we find
5104 In/ affectionate/ memory of/ Mary
Ann/ the beloved wife of/ John FULLER/ who departed this life/ Dec 28th
1891 [BR says buried 1 June 1891]/ aged 74 years/ A loving mother and/
sympathetic friend
There was a hand we could not see/ that
beckoned her away/ there was a voice we could not hear/ forbid her longer stay
5105 [Kerb]
[Footplate] In ever loving memory of/
Ernest W MOULTON/ who fell asleep 20th April 1959/ aged 77 years [not
in BR but death registered Norwich Outer RD]/ The Lord is my Shepherd/ also
Hannah Elizabeth his wife/ who fell asleep 22nd Feb 1973/ aged 89
years [not in BR but death registered Norwich Outer RD]
[Plaque] In loving memory of/ Pleasance
PALMER/ who fell asleep/ 19th Dec 1993/ aged 80 years
5106 George Walter ROBERTS 21 Oct 1976
aged 68
Winifred Mary 29 July 1993 aged 81
5201 [Cross]
[East side] In loving/ memory of/ Leslie
Gordon/ MOULTON/ born 24th Aug 1915/ died 9th March 1978
[of Hempnall]/ Rest in peace
[West side] also/ Beryl Marjorie/
MOULTON/ born 14th July 1920/ died 9th March 1988/ [buried
17 Feb] Re-united
5202 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In loving memory of/ Alfred
James/ dearly loved husband of/ Alice E MANNING/ died April 10th
1941/ aged 64 years [of London]/ also Alice [Eliza] his beloved wife/ who died
March 10th 1972/ aged 94 years
5203 [Cross in kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Thomas Edmund/ dearly loved husband of/ Jane E MOULTON/ who died June 7th 1927/ aged 44 years [of Wimbledon]/ Until the day break/ also his beloved wife/ Jane Emily/ Re-united November 1st 1962/ aged 78 [of Hempnall]
5204 [Headstone and kerb] In loving and happy/ memory of/ a devoted husband and father/ George Victor GIRLING/ who fell asleep Sep 30th 1953/ aged 53 years [of Woodton]/ Some day we will understand/ also of a dear wife mother and nanny/ Doris Rosa/ who fell asleep Feb 11th 1999/ aged 88 years/ Re-united
5205 [Headstone and kerb] In ever loving memory of/ Gladys Ruth [Kathleen] GIRLING/ who fell asleep/ February 22nd 1932/ aged 30 years/ Jesus said I will receive you onto myself that/ where I am ye may be also/ also of Ella GIRLING/ who fell asleep/ April 7th 1943/ aged 47 years/ Interred at Banstead, Surrey/ Peace perfect peace
5206 In ever loving memory of// Cubitt George/ the dearly loved husband of/ Mary Elizabeth GIRLING/ who fell asleep June 5th 1927/ in his 64th year/ In the fear of the Lord is strong/ confidence and his children shall/ have a place of refuge/ also of/ Mary Elizabeth/ loving wife of the above/ who fell asleep March 31st 1936/ in her 74th year
5207 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Maud Ellen GIRLING/ called home suddenly/ Sept 3rd 1957/ aged 72 years [of London]
5208 Kenneth Cubitt GIRLING 24 Jun 1982
aged 77 [of Loddon]
Dorothy Lilian GIRLING 18 Feb 1991 aged
74
5301 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Annie WALKER died 16th Feb 1960 [BR says aged 92 years, of Great Yarmouth]/ sister of the late Rev J T WALKER rector of Topcroft Sep 1927 – Dec 1945/ In God’s keeping
5302 [Cross in kerb]
[East side] In/ loving memory/ of/
Florence Elizabeth/ widow of John Arnold/ and second daughter of the late/
George and Sarah Ann CUNNINGHAM/ died Jan 25th 1941 aged 80 years/ Jesu mercy [of Hempnall]
[South side] In/ loving memory/ of/
Henry/ dearly loved husband of/ Charlotte JONES/ died April 23rd 1935/ aged 42 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ also his loving wife/
Charlotte JONES/ died Jan 16th 1980/ aged 97 years [of Hempnall]/
Re-united
[West side] In/ loving memory/ of/
George CUNNINGHAM/ died May 14th 1934/ aged 88 years/ also of/ Sarah
Ann beloved wife of the above/ died June 21st 1933/ aged 84 years [of
Hempnall]
[North side] In/ loving memory/ of/
Edith KENT/ widow of Rev Charles KENT/ and fifth daughter of the late/ George
and Sarah Ann/ CUNNINGHAM/ died Nov 28th 1959/ At rest [not in BR but
death registered]
5303 In/ loving memory/ of/ Charles/ the beloved husband of/ Clara TYRRELL/ who departed this life August 22nd 1925/ aged 87 years/ Though sad we mark the closing eye/ of those we loved in days gone by/ yet sweet in death their latest song/ we’ll meet again ‘twill not be long/ The pilgrim is longing for home sweet home/ also of his beloved wife/ Clara/ who departed this life Feb 5th 1939/ aged 94 years [of Denton]/ Gone but not forgotten
5304 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ James LAWSON/ who died 11th July 1944/ aged 68 years/ For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven/ also of/ May Maud/ wife of the above/ who died 12th March 1962/ aged 77 years/ Re-united
5305 In/ loving memory/ of/ my dear brother/ George Thomas SMITH/ called home/ Sept 17th 1965/ aged 74 years/ At rest
5401 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Clara [Jane] daughter of the late Rev Henry SYKES of Potter Heigham/ died March 10th 1955 [BR says aged 86 years, of Lowestoft]
5402 In/ loving memory of/ Elizabeth Caroline/ SPURDENS/ born August 15th 1845/ called home April 14th 1932/ Safe in the arms of Jesus
5403 In loving memory of/ Ellen Wesley Eliza/ beloved wife of/ Edward Samuel LONG/ died 18th Feb 1969/ aged 63 years/ At rest
5404 Walter George BECKETT 3 May 2003 aged 84
5405 In/ loving/ memory of/ a dear husband & dad/ Frederick William/ VINCENT/ who died 14th Aug 1977/ aged 53 years/ R.I.P.
5406 Walter John VINCENT 18 Sep 1978 aged 57
5407 Leslie Raymond REEDER 2006 aged 85
5501 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Robert MILLGATE who died 29th Nov 1951 aged 74 years [of Hedenham]/ Death divides but memory clings/ also of Ethel Mildred [BR says Winifred] MILLGATE who died 25th Feb 1969 aged 86 years
5502 [Headstone and kerb] Peace/ Treasured memories of/ James Edward/ beloved husband of/ Ellen BECKETT/ who died 4th Augst 1947/ aged 42 years/ At rest
5503 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Lucy Anna/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Walter J BECKETT/ who died 5th May 1927/ aged 50 years/ Until the day break and the/ shadows flee away/ also of/ Walter James/ BECKETT/ husband of the above/ who died 17th Dec 1954/ aged 77 years/ Well done thou good and/ faithful servant enter into/ the joy of the Lord
5504 In/ loving memory of/ our dear parents/ Lucy Jane VINCENT/ died 23rd June 1967/ aged 67 years/ and her beloved husband/ Alfred Johnathan/ died 20th March 1968/ aged 75 years/ Resting in God’s heavenly love
5505 [Flower holder] Alfred Charles
(Podger) VINCENT 27 Oct 1985 aged 63 [of Woodton]
Christine May 15 Oct 1986 aged 66
5506 In memory of/ Frederick Thomas GREEN/ who departed this life/ July 30th 1874/ aged 20 years [not in BR but death registered Loddon RD]/ For the Son of man is come to seek/ and to save that which was lost
5601 [Open book in kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Herbert William/ beloved husband of/ May Kate MOBBS/ who died/ 15th April 1954/ aged 69/ At rest/ also/ his wife/ May Kate/ who died/ 19th Sept 1975/ aged 85/ Re-united
5602 In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband and father/ Sydney Charles VINCENT/ who fell asleep 27th June 1956/ aged 64 years/ Safe in God’s keeping/ also his beloved wife/ Ellen Maud/ who fell asleep 14th March 1975/ aged 85 years
5701 Vera RUSHMORE 1994 aged 81
5702 [Kerb]
[Plaque] Ernest Arthur RUSHMORE 6 Feb
1970 aged 83 [not in BR but death registered Maidstone RD]
[Footplate] Maud Elizabeth 21 Sep 1951
aged 64 [of Nottingham]
5703 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Harry MOBBS/ died 13th Jan 1930/ aged 75/ also/ Martha/ beloved wife of the above/ died 27th May 1930/ aged 74/ In their death they were/ not divided 11 Sam 1. XXIII.
5704 [Headstone and kerb] Sacred/ to the beautiful memory/ of our darling little son/ John Trevor/ dearly loved only child of/ Edna & John COADY/ who fell asleep/ February 8th 1947/ aged 4 years 11 months [of Norwich]/ The greatest of all in the Kingdom/ of Heaven is a little child
5705 [Cross]
[West side] In/ loving memory of/ Sarah
Ann/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Samuel SUTTON/ who died July 26 1897/ aged 68
years/ Fell asleep in Jesus/ Weep not my husband nor children dear/ for you I’ve
laboured many a year/ I always strove to do my best/ and now I have gone to my
heavenly rest
5801 John Joseph Samuel COADY 24 Feb
1992 aged 76
Edna May 8 Feb 1996 aged 77
5802 In/ loving memory of/ our dear parents/ Mary Ann FISHER/ who died Aug 6th 1960/ aged 81 years/ also/ her husband/ Arthur John/ who died Dec 25th 1962/ aged 86 years/ Re-united
5803 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Percy Frank MOBBS died 5th April 1955 aged 58/ His life a beautiful memory/ his absence a silent grief
5804 Frederick George CUSHION 1 Jun 2005
aged 74
Patricia Violet CUSHION 6 June 2005 aged
68
5805 Clement Gordon MOBBS 9 Mar 1978
aged 76
Eva Maud 12 Sep 1996 aged 88
5806 In/ loving memory/ of/ a dear husband and father/ Joseph Charles/ LEGGOD/ who died 8th May 1967/ aged 56 years [of Hedenham]/ At rest/ also a dear wife and mother/ Winifred Mary LEGOOD/ who died 23rd Feb 1980/ aged 64 years [of Woodton]/ Re-united
5807 Arthur George [‘Dick’] MOBBS 15 Apr 1985 aged 68
5901 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ George GOOCH/ died August 23rd 1940/ aged 61 years/ also of/ Harriet [Elizabeth] GOOCH/ died August 26th 1945/ aged 60 [BR says 82] years/ Grant them eternal rest O Lord
5902 [Headstone and kerb] MARSHALL/ to the memory of/ Miciah [or Micaiah] died August 28th 1923/ aged 71 years/ Sarah Ann/ died March 3rd 1936/ aged 82 years/ At rest
5903 Sacred to the memory/ of/ George MARSHALL/ of this parish/ who died/ December 8th 1888/ aged 77 years [not in BR but death registered Loddon RD]/ Looking for the mercy of the Lord/ Jesus Christ unto eternal life/ also of Eleanor/ widow of the above/ who fell asleep/ August 19th 1898/ aged 86 years/ Be of good comfort Rise he calleth thee
5904 [Kerb] At rest/ Florence Maria PARKER/ died Oct 28th 1941 aged 58 a devoted wife and mother/ also her sons Victor and Harold/ who lost their lives in the Far East during World War II 1939 – 1945
6001 In loving memory/ of/ Jessie Ida MOBBS/ died 17th March 1968/ aged 61 years [of Woodton]/ also her loving husband/ William Herbert MOBBS/ died 19 July 2001/ aged 87 years/ R.I.P.
6002 [Headstone and kerb] Peace/ In/ loving memory of/ George MOATES/ beloved husband of/ Mary Ann MOATES/ died Aug [BR says June] 17th 1941 aged 91/ At rest/ also Mary Ann [Elizabeth] MOATES/ wife of the above/ died Dec 17th 1943 aged 86/ United
6003 In/ loving memory/ of/ James BUTCHER/ died May 21st 1919/ aged 78/ also of/ Charlotte wife of the above/ died Feb 7th 1932/ aged 87 [of Howe in Brook]/ At rest
6004 Rosa CATCHPOLE 2 Aug 1977 aged 77
George Herbert 13 Feb 1978 aged 80
6005 Alan CATCHPOLE 26 Feb 1990 aged 64
6006 Gerald LAMBERT 2008 aged 75
6007 [Open book] George Lamb
BLANCHFLOWER 1976 [buried 26 Jan] aged 89
Ivy Bessie 1980 [buried 30 May] aged 90
6101 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband Ernest Alfred MOATES died 6th Feb 1954 aged 66 years/ Thy will be done
6102 George Richard MOORE 29 Feb 1988 aged 63
6103 Charles George [Samuel] [‘Charlie’]
MOORE 23 May 1975 aged 67
Ellen Gertrude 17 Feb 1995 aged 86
6104 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Roy William James/ beloved husband of/ Rosa Kathleen MOORE/ died March 30th 1956/ aged 47 years/ In God’s keeping
6105 Beatrice May LAMBERT 1979 aged 92
Alfred Charles 1983 [buried 10 Feb] aged
91
6106 In/ loving memory/ of/ Phyllis LAMBERT/ 1925 – 1953 [buried 13 Jun]
6107 Arthur Alfred LAMBERT 1977 [buried 8 Feb] aged 57
6108 Hilda Agnes RICHES 12 Dec 1980 aged
62 [of Ditchingham]
Frederick John 20 Nov 1998 aged 78
6201 In loving memory/ of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ John BORRETT/ of this parish/ who was taken to rest/ November 27th 1918/ aged 78 years/ Day by day the voice saith “Come/ into thine eternal home”
6202 In loving memory/ of/ John BORRETT/ died November 20th 1923/ aged 83 years/ Dear friends this stone as you may see/ was placed here to remember me
6203 Jim LEGGETT 16 Nov 1977 aged 74
Miriame Ellen Jane 19 Jul 1990 aged 81
6204 John Mark LLOYD 21 Apr 1975 aged 10
6301 Arthur William “Tich” KING 16 Dec 2004 aged 84
6401 James Paul KING 10 Feb 1985 aged 15 months
6402 Ivy [Margaret]/ dearly loved daughter of/ W H & I SATCHELL/ died Dec 15 1931/ aged 15/ Until the day break
6403 Dorothy Joan SATCHELL 30 Dec 2004 aged 75
6501 In memory of/ Mary Ann BENTLEY/ died May 27 1938/ aged 73 years/ Until the day break and/ the shadows flee away
6502 In loving memory of/ John Albert BENTLEY/ who died April 17th 1932/ aged 72 years/ Rest in peace
6503 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ James Albert BENTLEY/ died June 9th 1936 aged 48 years/ I will both lay me down/ in peace and sleep
6601 In loving memory/ of/ a dear husband & father/ Walter ANDREWS/ died 2nd January 1970/ aged 75 years/ Resting/ also his wife/ Louisa/ died 23rd April 1975/ aged 79 years/ Re-united
6602 Robert Frederick FISHER 8 Feb 1979
aged 67
Dorothy Ellen 16 Oct 1981 aged 70
6603 Louie FISHER 1990 aged 82
Joseph (Joe) FISHER 1993 aged 89
6701 [Plaque] May GREEN 1 Feb 2003
6702 [Plaque] Denis Norman SMITHIES 10 Jul 2004 aged 85
6703 [Plaque] Robert James COUSINS 2003
aged 88
Irene Moira COUSINS 2000 aged 82
6704 [Plaque] Cecil John Harry SANDERSON
(priest) 1989 aged 90 [not in BR but death registered Norwich RD]
Hilda Mary Frances SANDERSON 1996 aged
81
6705 In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband/ Walter Harry ANDREWS/ who died Jan 21st 1940/ aged 56 years/ Until the day break
6706 In/ loving memory/ of/ Albert George/ ANDREWS/ who died March 8th 1963/ aged 73 years
6707 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving/ memory of/ my beloved wife/ Edith Ada ANDREWS/ who died 20th February 1951/ aged 82 [BR says 74] years/ Rest in peace
6708 In loving memory of/ Mabel [Francis]/ beloved wife of Harry W GOOCH/ and darling mother of Barbara/ who died 11th Jan 1954/ aged 33 [of Hempnall]/ ‘Till the day break
6709 Bertie Frank ANDREWS 18 Jan 1970
aged 83
Jessie Alberta 18 Mar 1983 aged 93
6710 [Headstone and kerb] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Gladys Enriqueta [or Enriquetta]/ CRAWFORD/ born 1902/ died 1958 [buried 9 April]/ also Thomas CRAWFORD/ born 1896 died 1977 [BR says “entered in error” “cremation ashes buried 4 Dec”]/ At rest
6801 In memory of/ Charlotte/ the beloved daughter of/ John LANHAM/ who died/ Octr 16th 1878/ aged 58 years [BR says 51 years]/ Blessed are the dead which die in/ the Lord
6802 In/ loving memory of/ Rachel dearly beloved wife/ of/ John LANHAM/ who departed this life/ Septr 17th 1883 [BR says buried 9 Sep] deeply lamented/ aged 87 years/ A tender mother she has been/ many troubles she has seen/ but now we trust she finds her rest/ in blessed peace on Jesus breast
6803 In/ loving memory/ of/ Harriet LANHAM/ did September 16th 1918/ aged 85 years/ also/ William LANHAM/ husband of the above/ died May 26th 1926/ aged 92 years/ God sees when the footsteps falter/ when the way has grown too steep/ closes gently weary eyelids/ giveth His beloved sleep
6804 In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ wife of Alfred RUSHMORE/ and daughter of/ William & Harriet LANHAM/ who died 2nd Jan 1936/ aged 75 years/ Life’s work well done
6805 Reginald Riches CHAMPION 7 Jun 1974 aged 71
6806 Alice Sarah GOUGH 12 Apr 1975 aged
99
John James GOUGH 28 June 1957 aged 88
[not in BR but death registered Thurrock RD]
6901 In/ memory of/ John Symonds/ who died 6th May 1813/ aged 89 yars
6902 In/ memory of/ Jane the wife of/ John SYMONDS/ who died 30th July 1799/ aged 78 years
6903 Jack [John] William HARROLDS 16 Jan
1986 aged 73
Doreen Alice HARROLD 17 Jun 2002 aged 83
6904 Eileen Dorothy PENNELL 19 Aug 1986 aged 67
6905 Frederick William George RAYNER 19 Dec 1986 aged 72
6906 Hilda Marjorie RAYNER 20 July 1992 aged 75
6907 In loving memory of/ James FAIRHEAD/ who died/ April 3rd 1915/ aged 81 years/ Thy will be done
7001 Jonathan Herbert PECK 10 Nov 1991 aged 66
John Pepperdine
Summer 2009
NOTE This survey is limited as follows:
The survey does not include mention of any inscriptions which may have
been recorded in an earlier survey but which now no longer exist
English translations of the Latin inscriptions inside the church are not
included
The current burial register held at the church has not been used to
verify the accuracy of names, dates and ages on the most recent inscriptions and
consequently the survey and index are incomplete in this respect