Norfolk Epitaphs:Larling memorial inscriptions

The memorial inscriptions in the church, war memorial & churchyard at Larling St Ethelbert in south west Norfolk

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WM01 [Brass plaque on north wall] In sacred memory/ of/ Private George Christopher HARVEY/ 9th Norfolks/ killed in action in the Great War/ May 9th 1917/ and of/ driver Frederick Percy BURLINGHAM/ Army Service Corps/ who also gave his life for his country/ Oct 31st 1918/ This tablet was erected by the parishioners of Larling

C001 White tablet on north wall of choir/ To the glory of God/ and in memory of the/ Rev Arthur Ernest PRUE BA/ rector of Larling 1905 – 1924/ and of West Harling 1915 – 1924/ This tablet was erected by/ the parishioners of both parishes

C002 [East window] This window was erected to the glory of God by the Reverend John Balfour ATKINSON, thirteen years rector of this parish as a memorial to Jessie/ his beloved wife and devoted fellow worker before it was completed he was called to his rest on March 6th 1901. The parishioners loved them and mourned their loss

C003 [White tablet on south wall of choir] In memory of/ the Revd Edward EYRE MA/ who for more than twenty six years/ was minister of this parish/ He died July 28th 1863/ and was buried at Beeston St Lawrence/ in this county

C004 [Small brass plate on lectern] Restored in memory of/ Olwen LARWOOD 1994

C005 [Black marble floor tile in floor of the tower] Here lieth ye body of/ Thomas CATON Gent/ who departed this life Novbr/ the 28th 1712/ aged 37

C006 [White tablet on east wall] Sacred to the memory of/ William WOODLEY Esqr/ many years lord of the manor/ who died March 30th 1807/ aged 87 years

The churchyard

E001 [Plaque on east outsidewall of church] In memory of/ Philip LEACH M A/ (formerly of Monmouth)/ who departed this life May 21st 1817/ aged 77 years/ He was rector of this parish 35 years/ and vicar of East Winch 41 years/ He was a sincere friend/ an agreeable companion/ an excellent parish priest/ and an honest man

E002 [Headstone at east end of church] In/ ever loving memory/ of/ Edwin Higgott/ HOLLAND/ the beloved husband of/ Sarah HOLLAND/ died Nov 1st 1904/ Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.


Row 10 runs from the church along the east side of the churchyard
Rows are numbered from east to west and stones from north to south. Each stone is given an individual 4 digit reference consisting of the row number and the stone number.
Information added from other sources is shown in [brackets] eg from BR = burial register.
All stones are headstones unless otherwise indicated
After c1970 the inscription is reproduced only in a standard abbreviated form

1001 In affectionate remembrance of/ Robert/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Maria EDWARDS/ who departed this life/ October 28th 1898/ aged 62 years [BR says of Tompson]/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but gone to the Father’s home above/ also/ Maria EDWARDS. Who died January 9th 1912/ The Lord alone did lead her

1002 Gordon Percy LAIN died 18 Aug 2002 aged 76

1003 Sara CHUBBOCK died 17 Dec 2001 aged 44

1004 Hazelle Ruth TURNER 8 Jun 1949 – 20 Jul 2001

1005 Annie May CALEY died 27 Aug 2000 aged 98

1006 John UNSWORTH died 15 Jul 1998 aged 69

1007 Phoebe Elizabeth (Cissie) PECK died 26 Dec 1997 aged 83

1008 Annie Mollie WILLIAMS 3 Nov 1902 – 8 May 1997

1009 Olwen Moira Barbara LARWOOD 5 Jan 1925 – 5 Apr 1994
Edgar Thomas LARWOOD 11 Feb 1926 – 4 Jan 2004

1010 Bertie William (Bill) BATTS 2 Nov 1922 – 3 Aug 1993

1011 Ada WARD 8 Apr 1915 – 2 Apr 1993
Reginald WARD 6 Nov 1912 – 29 Nov 1993

1012 Bertram Edward COLE 1921 – 1998

1013 David William HARVEY died 9 Oct 1991 aged 65

1014 Marjorie NEWSTEAD 1908 – 1992
George Ernest NEWSTEAD 1915 – 1995

1015 Arthur George STAMMERS died 30 Jul 1990 aged 82
Annie Allan Condie STAMMERS died 28 Feb 1992 aged 82


1101 In loving remembrance of/ William the beloved son of/Henry & Elizth STAMMERS/ who died Oct 25th 1883/ aged 14 years/ Weep not for…………………/ Because he?........................../ The fewer……………………………../ The Lord’s will must be done…………………/ also Ernest Albert STAMMERS/ died April 24th 1878/ aged 3 yrs & 11 months

1102 In/ loving memory/ of/ Thomas DENT/ the beloved husband of/ Emma DENT/ who died Oct 21st 1903/ aged 51 years/ also of/ Emma DENT/ his wife/ who died Jan 19th 1928/ aged 79 years/ Thy will be done

1103 In loving memory of/ James BLOOMFIELD/ who died May 11th 1895/ aged 85 years/ Farewell dear father a long farewell/ for we shall meet no more/ till he be raised with Christ to dwell/ on Zion’s happy shore/ then let us wipe away our tears/ from gloomy grief refrain/ prepare to go when death appears/ with Him in Heaven to reign

1104 In/ memory of/ James EDWARDS/ son of Robert and Maria/ EDWARDS/ who died June 3rd 1872/ aged 14 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath/ taken away blessed be the name of/ the Lord

1105 [Broken cross] In ever loving/ memory of my/ dear husband/ Robert EDWARDS/ born Octbr 18th 1861/ died Oct 20th 1897 [age 36]

1106 Joseph Andrew Robert GOLDSMITH died 12th May 1980 aged 60

1107 Victor Cyril BEALES died 19 Dec 1980 aged 69

1108 [Plaque] Ieuan Llewellyn THOMAS 25 Nov 1924 – 14 Jan 2002

1109 Winifred Alice SMITH 23 May 1909 – 24 Jul 1997

1110 Here lies a contented farmer/ How strange/ In loving memory of/ Joseph Joe SMITH beloved husband of Winnie/ also a loving dad/ granddad and great granddad/ died 23rd August 1990/ aged 86 years/ 1904 – 1990

1111 Benjamin Cutter BARRETT 1903 – 1988

1112 Herbert Ernest WARD died 22 July 1986 aged 79
Olive May WARD died 31 Jan 1990

1113 Frederick William STEBBINGS died 15 Dec 2000 aged 79
Dorothy Jane STEBBINGS died 15 March 2001 aged 79
Florence Grace STAMMERS her sister died 12 Nov 1984 aged 78

1114 Annette HUGHES died 8 Oct 1984 aged 27
her daughter Diana HUGHES died 19 Feb 1992 aged 12

1115 Arthur George STEBBINGS died 30 Jul 1982 aged 58

1116 Robert John GREENACRE died 10 Feb 1982 aged 82

1117 Arthur Edward (Ted) WALLINGTON died 1 Dec 1981 aged 74
Evelyn WALLINGTON died 24 Oct 1988 aged 81


1201 [Broken cross] In/ ever loving memory/ of/ our dear father/ Jonas HART/ who died Decbr 5th 1884/ aged 62 years [BR says of Stow Bedon]/ Day by day the voice saith come/ enter thine eternal home/ also of our dear mother/ Sarah HART/ who died May 5th 1911 aged 39 years/ Peace perfect peace

1202 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Selina WOOD/ who died May 3rd 1927/ aged 72 years

1203 In loving memory of/ my dear sisters/ Mary Ann HART/ who passed away/ November 26th 1863/ aged 7 years/ Amelia HART/ who passed away/ December 4th 1863/ aged 11 years/ On that happy Easter morning/ all the graves their dead restore/ father, mother, sister brother/ meet once more

1204 In/ memory/ of/ Robert HART/ who died/ Dec 31st 1873/ aged 54 years/ Dear as thou wert and justly dear/ I will not weep for thee/ one thought shall check the rising tear/ it is that thou art free/ and thus shall faith’s consoling power/ the tears of love restrain/ Ah who that saw thy parting hour/ could wish thee back again/ Triumphant  in thy closing eye/ the hour of glory shone/ also of/ Charlotte HART/ the dear wife/ who fell asleep April 29th 1903/ aged 82 years/ In the hope of eternal life/  Titus [1 v 2]

1205 To/ the memory of/ Lydia EDWARDS/ wife of John EDWARDS/ who died Decr 25th 1864/ in the 28th year of her age / Affliction sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ till God did please to give me ease/ and free me of my pain/ also William their infant son/ he died Feby 16th 1865 [BR says both of Snetterton]

1206 In/ loving memory/ of/ Isaiah SMITH/ who died/ November 18th 1893/ aged 71 years [BR says of Shropham]/ At rest/ forever with the Lord

1207 In loving memory of/ George LEMON/ died 1st Jan 1967/ aged 83/ and of his wife/ Catherine Maud/ died 27 Dec 1965/ aged 84/ also remembering Ellis/ son of the above/ killed in action at Arnhem/ Sept 17th 1944/ age 19/ The Lord is my shepherd

1208 Arthur Leonard HARVEY 27 Jul 1892 – 21 Feb 1974

Ethel Violet HARVEY 22 Dec 1899 – 30 Nov 1986

1209 Phyllis BRIGHTY died 11 Oct 1986 aged 59

1210 Aubrey George BRIGHTY died 3 Jun 1975 aged 75
Eleanor BRIGHTY died 8 Nov 1991 aged 88

1211 Gertrude wife of Philip S LAIN died 24 Jan 1976 aged 89

1212 Rosetta WARD died 27 Feb 1976 aged 82
Ashley William WARD died 15 Jan 1982 aged 87

1213 Jennie Elizabeth CHUDZIK died 15 Feb 1978 aged 72
Stanislaw (Stanley) CHUDZIK died 4 Mar 2000 aged 85


1301 In/ memory/ of/ Mary Ann/ EDWARDS/ wife of Francis EDWARDS/ who died Octr 11th 1855/ aged 43 years/ Blessed are the dead which/ die in the Lord/ Rev [Ch 14 v 13]/In/ memory/ of/ Francis/ EDWARDS/ who died/ April the 18th 1871/ aged 64 years/ The Lord Jehovah is my strength/ and my song/ he who is become/ my salvation

1302 [lies to the west of others in row 13] In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Emily/ the dearly beloved wife of/ James BURLINGHAM. Who entered into rest April 16 1898/ aged 40 years/ Day after day we saw her fade and gently sink away/ and often in our hearts [probably continued:  “we prayed that she might longer stay”]

1303 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Charles MUSK/ who departed this life/ July 18th 1879 [not in this BR]/…………………….long affliction borne with/ ………….christian fortitude/ aged 86 years/ [his end was peace]/ also of Sarah his wife/ who departed this life/ May9th 1875/ aged 87 years/ [not gone] from memory not gone from love/ [gone t]o the Father’s home above

1304 In cherished memory of the/ Revd Arthur Ernest PRUE/ for 18 years rector of this parish/ the dearly loved husband of/ Annie E PRUE/ born Janry 11 1867/ fell asleep in Jesus Febry 7th 1924/ I shall be satisfied when I awake/ with thy likeness. Psalm 17.15 [not in this BR]

1305 In/ loving memory/ of/ Edith Lilian/ STEGGLES/ born August 28th 1895/ died Jan 29th 1926/ also of Anthony John/ Arthur STEGGLES/ born Feb 29th 1892/ died Mar 22nd 1927/ They have left the Earth for a/ garden ever beautiful

1306 Percy Alexander SAUNDERS died 21 Nov 1966 aged 73
Violet Bruce SAUNDERS died 18 Oct 1992 aged 93

1307 Reginald Thomas KIDD died 17 Feb 1970 aged 79

1308 Ivy Doris BEALES died 8 Feb 1972 aged 58


1401 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Mary Ann BARRETT/ died June 17th 1889/ aged 73 years/ The blessing of the Lord maketh/ rich and He addeth no sorrow with it

1402 In/ loving remembrance/ of/ John BARRETT/ who died October 8th 1894/ aged 86 years/ 33 years clerk of this parish/ Thou shalt come to thy grave in a/ full age like as a shock of corn cometh/ in in his season [not in this BR]

1403 In/ loving memory/ of/ Benjamin Cutter/ BARRETT/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Anna Elizabeth BARRETT/ who departed this life/ May 29th 1908/ aged 67 years

1404 In memory of/ Robert EDWARDS/ who died/ 3rd February 1836/ aged 56 years

1405 In memory of/ Edward GISSING/ corporal in the fourth the King’s/ Own Regiment of Infantry/ who was employed upon the/ recruiting service at Bury/ St Edmunds/ died 11th April 184x aged 18 [not in this BR]/ To his parents a son most dear/ to his comrades and friends sincere

1406 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Bameas BLOWER [this is written over another name, suggesting use of a stone originally dedicated to someone else?]/ who entered into rest/ January 9th 1897/ aged 96 years/ Having a desire to depart and to be with Christ which/ is far better [this is written over “Jesus beheld my anguish soft pity moved his breast”] / nor suffered me to languish but spake my soul to rest/ He pardoned my transgressions/ made all my sorrows cease/ in His compassion restored my heart to peace/ also of Sarah WARD [continues below soil level]
[It would appear that there is no Sarah WARD in the BR and that WARD was the original inscription over which the new inscription has been carved but there is no 96 year old buried in 1897]

1407 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary wife of/ William WARD/ who died 9th November 1881/ aged 58/ also of/ William WARD/ who died very suddenly 27th June 1892/ aged 69 [BR says 72 years]/ Watch and pray for in such an hour/ as ye think not/ the son of man cometh

1408 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Stephen/ the beloved husband of/ Rosetta HART/ who died May 22 1871/ aged 54 years/ In the midst of life we are in death

1409 In/ loving memory/ of/ John STEGGLES/ who departed this life April 2nd 1923/ aged 84 years/ also of Deborah Morley/ his wife/ who departed this life/ April 19th 1935/ aged 92 years/ and in loving memory of/ their youngest son/ Ernest John STEGGLES/ 1884 – 1971/ and his wife/ Annie Geyton STEGGLES/ 1894 – 1977. Cremated at St Faith’s Norwich

1410 In/ loving memory of/ Anthony George STEGGLES/ sergeant major RAMC/ who died April 24th 1904/ aged 36 years/ also of/ Clara his wife/ who died February 9th 1906/ aged 44 years/ In Christ shall all be made alive


1501 [Headstone and kerb beside church porch] In/ loving memory/ of/ my dear husband/ James Behmen WARD/ born Septbr 14th 1834/ died July 11th 1911/ in memory of/ Sarah Anne WARD/ wife of the above/ who entered into rest/ June 19th 1918

1502 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Robert son of Samuel and Ann COCKSEDGE/ died in 1800 aged 13 years/ also Jane their daughter/ died in 1813 aged 11 years [BR says buried 22 Oct aged 13 years, of Norwich]/ The Lord…….[3 lines not readable]

1503 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Edward BERRY/ who died/ April 1st 1873/ aged 24 years/ If we believe Jesus died and rose/ again even so them also which sleep in/ Jesus will God bring with him

1504 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Edward [Dyball] BERRY/ who died Feby 24th/ 1878/ By grace are ye saved by faith/ also of / Martha [Lydia] BERRY/ his daughter/ who died Jany 13th 1874/ aged 15 years/ All flesh is grass

1505 In/ ever lasting memory of/ John MacROFF/ died 6th June 1910 aged 56 years/ also of Mary A E MacROFF/ died 19th January 1942 aged 74 years/ Always in our thoughts

1506 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Edward Hugo BULL/ born Febry 14th 1844/ [buried 24 May 1879]/ Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace/ whose mind is stayed on thee because/ he trusteth in thee. Isaiah xxvi v3

1507 In/ loving memory/ of/ Edna Eliza/ the beloved wife of/ Frederick B POTTER/ who died March 25th 1930/ aged 57 years/ At rest in God’s keeping/ also of her husband/ Frederick B POTTER/ who died Jan 24th 1963/ aged 92 years/ Reunited

1508 In loving memory of/ Edna May/ daughter of/ Fredk B & Edna Eliza/ POTTER/ born April 29th 1896/ died Sept 11th 1900/ Sleep on dear child and take thy rest/ God calleth those he loveth best/ also of/ Ernest D POTTER/ born Octbr 4th 1902/ died Dec 17th 1904

1509 In loving memory of/ Sydney Maurice/ the dearly loved son of/ Edward & Agnes/ STEGGLES/ who died/ April 29th 1903/ aged/ 2 years & 3 months/ We loved you much/ but Jesus loved you more

1510 In/ loving memory/ of/ Edna LANDAUER/ who died November 23rd 1910/ aged 77 years/ You need his presence in your household places/ you need his aid where’er your lot is cast/ and when the shade of death is on your faces/ you need his love to bring you home at last/ also in loving memory of/ Anton R LANDAUER/ who died in New Orleans/ November 3rd 1902/ aged 60 years

1511 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Sophia Emily/ the beloved wife of/ William STEBBINGS/ who died July 17th 1879/ aged 41 years/ I am the Resurrection and the life

1512 Florence May CALEY died 6 Apr 1972 aged 68
Charles CALEY died 23 Dec 1985 aged 85

1513 Frederick Charles CLARK M M died 29 Dec 1974 aged 76
Winifred Maud CLARK died 12 Jan 1981 aged 82


Here runs a gravel path approaching the church porch


2001 [leaning on west wall of porch] John Barker 1841 [possibly footstone for 2101,
BR says buried 22 Aug 1841 aged 25 years]

2002 [Small coped stone] In loving remembrance of/ Sarah Harriett DOE/ born May 23rd 1879/ died Sept 23rd 1881 [BR says of Roudham]

2003 [Headstone and kerb] Alice Matilda LARWOOD died 22 Nov 1953 aged 65
Edgar LARWOOD died 14 May 1972 aged 82

2004 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Mabel Annie/ wife of/ Ernest William FRYER/ who passed away/ 11th Sept 1957/ aged 67 years/ also of her husband/ Ernest William/ who died 26th Dec 1957/ aged 68 years/ Greatly loved sadly missed

2005 David Paul EVANS died 4 Nov 1968 aged 3


2101 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John the son of/ George & Ann BARKER/ who died Augst 10th 1821 aged 25 years/ When I had lived out the time/ appointed me to have/ God sent a fever unto me/ and brought me to my grave

2102 Sacred/ to the memory of/ George/ BARKER/ who died/ Octbr 10th 1836/ aged 48 years [4 lines not quite readable] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann/ BARKER/ relict of George BARKER/ who died Aug 16th 1860/ aged 71 years/ Tender mother and virtuous wife/ here sleeps in humble hope of better life/ by side of him she loved and cherished/ we leave the judgement day the [ - - ? - - ]/ Eliza their daughter who died/ March 11th 1836 in the 12th year/ of her age

2103 [sunken headstone. The associated footstone says] W B 1823 E B 1829
ie [William BARKER buried 21 July 1823 aged 71 years
& Elizabeth BARKER buried 9 Jul 1829 aged 73 years]

2104 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William/ BARKER/ who died/ May the 13th 1824/ aged 36 years

2105 In memory of/ William BARKER/ son of William and/ Elizabeth BARKER/ of Bacton in Suffolk/ who died Feb ?

2106 buried

2107 In/ loving memory of/ Iris Lilian/ daughter of Ashley & Rose WARD/ who died Feby 22nd 1928. aged 8 years/ Safe in the arms of Jesus

2108 In loving memory of/ Joseph DENT/ who died July 25th 1898/ aged 72 years/ 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/ Farewell Farewell/ also of Sarah/ beloved wife of the above/ born Sept 2nd 1833/ died April 30th 1920/ Not gone from memory/ not gone from love/ but gone to the heavenly Father’s/ home above

2109 In/ memory of/ Susan/ WELLS/ the wife of George WELLS/ who died April 25/ 1870/ aged 79 years/ in memory of/ George/ WELLS/ who died/ July the 9th/ 1870/ aged 91 years/ 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 [the inscription appears to say fily but fly is clearly meant. See Psalm 90 v 10]

2110 In/ loving memory of/ my dear father/ Joseph WELLS/ born at Fen Farm Larling/ November 2nd 1829/ died June 4th 1917/ He will rise again at the last day/ when we shall meet to part no more

2111 In/ loving memory/ of/ Sarah WELLS wife of/ Joseph WELLS/ who died May 4th 1920/ aged 88 years/ After a life of charity she has gone to/ receive her reward

2112 In loving memory of/ Caroline/ the beloved wife of/ Samuel KIDD/ who died 30 Apr 1896 aged 62 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

2113 In loving memory/ of/ Eliza KIDD/ the loving daughter of/ Samuel & Caroline/ KIDD/ who died January 1 1894/ aged 30 years/ Yea though I walk through the/ valley of the shadow of death/ I will fear no evil for thou art/ with me thy rod and thy staff/ comfort me

2114 In/ loving memory/ of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ C CUTMORE/ The little spark began to/ run amongst the stubble/ at Fen Farm/ August 16th 1825/ and at the same place/ hasted away unlooked for/ September 20th 1891/ God moves in a/ mysterious way
[BR says buried 24 September 1891 aged 66]

2115 [No inscription]

2116 Laura COBBOLD 22 May 1882 – 24 Jul 1969 aged 87

2117 George Clark COBBOLD 18 Sep 1870 – 19 Apr 1951 aged 80

2118 [Headstone and kerb] In treasured memory/ of/ a loving husband and father/ Robert Charles WITTON/ who died Jan 12th 1952/ aged 81 years/ also of his beloved wife/ Faith Theresa/ who died Sept 19th 1961/ aged   years

2119 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Amy May Pretoria/ beloved wife of/ William R BURLINGHAM/ who died April 22nd 1953/ aged 52 years

2120 In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Grace Rebecca STAMMERS/ who died April 12th 1949/ aged 64 years/ a loving wife a mother dear/ a faithful friend when she was here/ she lived in hope and died in peace/ we hope her joys will never cease/ also of her beloved husband/ Arthur George/ who died Oct 18th 1953/ aged 71 years/ Reunited/ To live in the hearts of those/ we love is not to die


2201 In/ loving memory/ of/ John LOCK son of/ Thomas & Harriet BRAME/ who died March 9th 1877/ aged 27 years/ also of/ Lucy/ the beloved wife of/ John LOCK/ who died Feby 17th 1885/ aged 78 years

2202 Sacred/ to/ the memory/ of/ John LOCK/ died Jany 27th 1863/ aged 65 years

2203 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Lucy the beloved/ daughter of/ John & Lucy LOCK/ who died June 2 1854/ aged 11 years/ Now in thy earliest youth/ seek the [    ] of grace and tru[th]/ [2 more lines]

2204 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Harriet wife of/ Thomas BRAME/ and daughter of/ John & Lucy LOCK] who died Oct 27 [1850]/ aged 20 years

2205 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Jane/ LOCK/ who died/ January 12/ 1828/ aged 23/ Harriet/ LOCK/ who died/ March 19/ 1828/ aged 29 years

2206 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann the beloved wife of/ William MARNER/ [of] Tottington in this county/ and daughter of Mary LOCK/ of this parish/ who departed this life/ 11th of January 1838/ aged 34 years

2207 In memory of/ John LOCK/ [weathered away, could be buried 12 Jun 1848 aged 86 years]

2208 Sacred/ to the memory/ of/ George BARKER/ the son of George & Ann BARKER/ who died March 25/ 18[71]/ aged 54 years [remainder not readable]

2209 Sacred/ to the memory/ of/ Robert BARKER/ the son of George and Ann BARKER/ of Larling/ who died May 19th 1874/ aged 60 years/ We cannot Lord thy purpose see/ but all is well that’s done by thee

2210 Sacred/ to/ the memory/ of/ William BARKER/ who died May 28th/ 1880/ aged 61 years/ No grief is there no tears of sorrow flow/ no latter memory of a world of woe/ no ills no wrongs immortal joys molest/ the wicked harm not and the weary rest/ also of Eliza his wife/ who died June 21st 1888/ aged 73 years/ Depart to meet thy God

2211 In memory of/ Wil BARKER/ who died Novr/ 1773 aged 65
Ann his wife/ who died Novbr/ 20th 1780 aged 7x

2212 Sacred/ to the memory of/Alice daughter of/ Thomas & Susan/ DUFFIELD [remainder obscured by supporting stone

2213 In memory/ of/ William FINCHAM/ who died Dec 19th 1868/ aged 50 years/ [2 lines not quite readable

2214 /Samuel KIDD/ for 30 years clerk [of]/ this parish/ who passed peacefully/ away/ August 5th 1902/ aged 71/ As for me I will behold thy/ face in righteousness I/ shall be satisfied when I/ awake with thy likeness

2215 In affectionate remembrance/ of Samuel KIDD/ who departed this life/ January 1 1874/ aged 84 years [No BR entry]/ also of/ Susan his wife/ died March 27th 1849/ aged 62 years

2216 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Robert KIDD/ who reached home Nov 21st 1943/ aged 80 years/ also of/ Eliza Ann KIDD/ wife of the above/ called to rest April 17th 1944/ aged 76 years/ They shall shine forth as the morning/ is loved and his own …. …. [clearly misread but unable to find a reasonable correction]

2217 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Alfred NUNN/ died July 13th 1947 aged 77 years/ also/ Elizabeth/ his wife/ died December 1959/ aged 90 years

2218 [Headstone and kerb] James Dennis THOMPSON/ who died 18th Nov 1949/ aged 72 years/ At rest/ also his beloved wife/ Hannah THOMPSON/ who died 4th March 1974/ aged 88 years


2301 Here/ lieth the body of/ John LOCK/ who died 26th July/ 1823/ at the advanced age/ of 111 years

2302 In/ loving memory/ of/ Alice/ the beloved wife of/ James W BRIGGS/ who passed away/ July 7th 1920/ aged 52 years/ Nothing in my hand I bring/ simply to thy cross I cling/ also of/ James William BRIGGS/ who died Jan 16th 1927/ aged 58 years/ Thy will be done

2303 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Eliza Ann/ BARKER/ who died Sepbr 29th 1862/ aged 23 years [No BR entry]/ Afflictions sore long time I bore/ and human help was all in vain/ till death did seize and God did please/ to free me from my pain

2304 In memory of/ Jane WHITTRED/ wife of John/ WHITRED/ who died ye ?/ of Feb 1784/ aged 40 years/ also John/ WHITTRED/ who died ye ?/ of March aged 46 years

2305 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Ellen Hannah/ the beloved wife of/ Robert KIDD/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ January 30th 1896/ aged 29 years/ And these shall be mine that day when I/ make up my jewels

2306 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ dad and mum/ Stephen LYNES/ died March 24th 1933/ aged 77/ also/ Charlotte LYNES/ died March 2nd 1938/ aged 83 years/ At rest

2307 [Headstone and kerb] Philip LAIN/ died March 22nd 1937/ and to the memory of/ Lcpl Ronald E LAIN/ beloved son of the above/ and Gertrude LAIN/ killed in action Nov 3rd 1942/ aged 22 years/ Lest we forget

2308 [Headstone and kerb] Treasured memories of/ Ernest John BARRETT/ died 20th December 1937/ aged 70 years/ His work well done

2309 [Kerb and headstone facing north] In loving memory of/ William Thomas/ beloved husband of/ Alice BATLEY/ who died April 6th 1944/ aged 88 years/ also/ Gordon dearly beloved youngest son of the above/ who died July 29th 1941/ aged 17 years/ Safe we leave them in God’s keeping/ till we meet to part no more/ also of our beloved/ Donald/ who died in Thailand July 4th 1943/ aged 26 years


The first two stones in row 24 are to the west of the remainder of the row

2401 In loving memory of/ Arthur/ the dearly beloved son of/ Alfred & Elizabeth NUNN/ who died July 22nd 1923/ in his 18th year/ Thy will be done

2402 Sacred/ to/ the memory/ of/ Rosa Ann SMITH/ dearly beloved daughter of/ Shadrack & Sarah A SMITH/ who died March 7th 1898/ aged 11 years & p months/ Safe in the arms of Jesus/ safe on his gentle breast/ then by his love o’er shaded/ sweetly my soul shall rest

2403 In loving memory of/ Henry OAKLEY/ born May 15th 1831/ died May 12th 1892/ [no BR entry]/ Now I can read my title clear/ to mansions in the sky/ I bid farewell to all my fears/ and wipe my weeping eyes/ For mine eyes have seen/ thy salvation/ also of/ Emily/ the beloved wife of the above/ born May 7th 1831/ died Sepr 27th 1899/ Forever with the Lord

2404 In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ William MORELY/ died 18th October 1828/ aged 51 years

2405 In/ loving memory/ of/ Harold Leslie/ the dearly beloved son of/ Charles & Rosanna LAWS/ who departed April 1st 1919/ At rest/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is still/ a place is vacant in our home/ that never can be filled

2406 – 2409 [Uprooted stones piled together]

2410 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Robert KIDD/ who passed away/ December 14th 1928/ aged 91 years/ Looking unto Jesus

2411 [in loving memory]/ of/ Florence Emily KIDD/ the beloved daughter of/ Robert KIDD/ who fell asleep May 31st 1918/ aged 25 years/ I long for household voices gone/ for vanished smiles I long/ but God hath led my dear ones on/ and He can do wrong

2412 In loving memory/ of/ Lydia/ Beloved wife [of]/ John KIDD/ who fell asleep/ August 31st 1931/ aged 66 years/ I know that my Redeemer liveth

2413 [Headstone and kerb] In ever loving memory of Ruth/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Herbert ROWE/ who fell asleep 11th March 1934/ aged 68 years/ Forgive O Lord the tribute of a tear/ forgive the wish that would have kept her here/ also of/ Herbert ROWE/ who entered into rest/ 31st Jan 1940/ aged 79 years/ Peace perfect peace

John Pepperdine [Summer 2006]