Listed in clockwise sequence from
the entrance porch
C001 [ledger at east end of centre aisle] Carolus MORDANT Barronettus Caroli/
MORDANT Barronettiet Catherina TALAMACII/ filius humanitatus et virtutis
exemplar/ obit an 1664 die 24 Aprilis anno aetatis/ 25 in aeternum doloris et
amoris/ monumentum Elizabetha thori consors integerrima marmor hoc posuit capsd
C002 [Ledger at east end of nave on north side] In memory of Allen MILLS/ and Mary his wife. He died the 4th/ of January 1738 aged 42/ She died/ the 7th of January 1738 aged 36
C003 [Ledger at east end of nave on north side] Here rests in hope of joyful/ resurrection the body of/ Michael HARRISON who left this life/ ye 29th of Decemb/ 1657
C004
[On the north side of the choir is a listing of Beretons beneath which is the
following brass plate] To the glory of God and in memory of Joseph Lloyd
BRERETON rector 1867 – 1901 prependary of Exeter/ this arcade and the lectern
are placed in the church by the parishioners and many friends. Members of the
Brereton family buried in this churchyard.
[This has not been fully transcribed and will contain additional dates and
details of relationships not mentioned on the gravestones]
C005 [Brass plate on south wall of choir] In loving memory of/ Henrietta Lucy/
youngest daughter of/ Revd Charles David BRERETON/ rector of this parish/ born
at Little Massingham 4th August 1835/ married in this church 24th
April 1861/ Frederick Napleton DEW 88th Regt/ died in London 28th
February 1898
C006 [Plaque at top of pillar at east end of nave difficult to read]
Sir
Charles MORDAUNT
Knt and Baront died at
London 1648
and he was married to Katherine
the daughter of Sir Thomas
Tolemache of Helminghall
in Suffolk Kt & Baronet
by whom he had Charles
his eldest son [Katherine?]
Tolemache dying before
his father John Henry
departed also Elizabeth Amy
here remains in civil trust
his beloved
is second from fear
of finding any sepulcare
C007 [Ledger at east end of nave on south side] In memory of/ Mary/ the wife of/ Samuel STANFORD/ she died March 7 1781/ aged 58 years/ She was first married to/ Thomas ROGERSON/ who died July 17 1751
C008 [Ledger at east end of nave on south side] Hic sublocantur reliquiae/ dni Caroli MORDAUNT/ de Messingham militis/ & Baronetti filii &/ haeredis Robt MORDAUNT/ militis item & Baron tti/ qui filius fuit itidem haeresq dni le strange/ MORDAUNT de quo dno/ Carolo plura ad muru/ orientalem legantor/ 1618
C009 [Ledger at east end of nave on south side] In memory of/ William NEWSON/ who died July ye 1st 1768/ aged 68 years/ also of/ Susannah his daughter/ who died Octr ye 29th 1786/ aged 41 years/ also of/ Mary his wife/ who died Jany ye 23rd 1788/ aged 75 years
C010 [Ledger at east end of nave on south side] In memory/ of Thomas ROGERSON/ who departed this life the 17 of July/ 1751 aged 28 years
C011 [Monument on south wall of nave] To the memory of/ Thomasinea/ the beloved wife of/ Henry STANFORD/ This monument is erected/ by her affectionate husband/ She died January 8th 1785/ aged 27 years
C012 [White monument on south wall of nave] To the memory/ of/ Sarah and Ann GODFERY/ two most estimable women/ who lived in the closest union on earth/ and who will enjoy it is fervently and firmly hoped/ through the merits of their Redeemer/ an eternal friendship in Heaven/ in the presence of their God/ Their mortal remains are buried in the adjoining churchyard/ and this humble monument/ is placed here/ by one whom they both dearly loved/ and who regarded them with the tenderest affection
C013 [Chest tomb at the foot of the west tower now has no visible inscription but is said to be that of John L’ESTRANGE died 1517 and his wife Margaret]
WM02 [Plate on west wall of nave] also/ Gunner Charles COOPER/ Royal Artillery/ QMS Frederick W CANDLER/ KOR Regt Norfolk Yeomanry/ Pilot Officer Peter DIXON-SPAIN/ Royal Air Force/ who gave their lives in/ the 1939 – 1945/ Great War
Each inscription is given a four
digit reference
Rows are numbered from west to east
Stones in each row are numbered from south to north
So 1225 is the 25th stone in row 12
/ indicates the end of a line
Information not visible on the inscription is shown in [square brackets eg from
BR = burial register]
All inscriptions are on headstones unless otherwise stated
Small section of flat stones and one headstone lying outside the south east corner of the church
0001 [Flat stone] John/ Thorne THORNE/ priest from 18.12.27 to 18.7.69/ died 18th July 1969/ Pleased are the dead which are in the Lord/ born 27th November 1902/ Mary/ Ainsworth THORNE/ missionary and teacher/ born 18th August 1906/ died 22nd November 1992 [BR says of Litcham]/ In God’s house for ever more/ my dwelling place shall be
0002 [Flat stone] Edmund/ Hastings SMITH/ Priest/ born 3 October 1886/ died 27 September 1980/ in the seventieth year/ of his priesthood/ Lux perpetua
0003 [Flat stone] Treasured memories of/ my dear husband/ Bernard John/ NEWTON/ 1927-2004/ Until we meet again
0004 [Flat stone] In loving memory of/ David William/ HARPER/ died 22nd August 2000/ aged 76 years/ At rest
0005 [Flat stone] In loving memory/ of/ Lilian Pearl/ TOOKE/ died 19th January 2000/ aged 81 years/ At rest
0006 [Flat stone] In loving/ memory of/ Alfred DRING/ 1912-1991
0007 [Flat stone] In/ loving/ memory of/ Aubrey BARNES/ 1931-2004/ At rest
0008 [Flat stone] In loving memory/ of/
Lily Gladys ROUSE/ died 14th March 2008/ aged 88 years/ also her
beloved husband/ Alfred Cecil ROUSE/ died 2nd March 2010/ aged 91
years/ Reunited/
[Rose bowl] Lily/ Gladys/ ROUSE
WEST END OF CHURCHYARD>
1001 Emily Martha [STEBBING] born …. August 1863/ died March 30th
1864
1002 In loving memory/ of/ William Henry STEBBING/ who died/ January 16th 1903/ aged 83/ Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God [BR says of Gaywood]
1003 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth Martha/ FISHER/ born 26th Sep 1864/ died 17th April 1893 [BR says of Walsingham]
1004 In/ memory of/ Martha wife of the late/ Edward FISHER Snr/ died 27th May 1895 [BR says of Great Walsingham aged 91 years]
1005 In/ memory of/ Edward FISHER/ born 31 Jan 1803/ died 6 August [1889 of Walsingham]
1006 In/ memory of/ John FISHER/ born 8 March 1848/ died 10 July 1876 [BR says of Fakenham]
1007 [Leaning forward, too close to wall to access]
1008 In/ memory of/ Frederic FISHER/ born 10 July 1845/ [buried 18 May 1874 aged 29 years of Watlington]
1009 Robert John FISHER/ born October 9 18[43] died July 31 1853 [aged 10 years]
1010 [Most worn away] born June 23
1011 In memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ Edward FISHER/ who departed this life/ July 17th 1850/ in the [83rd] year of her age [BR says of Fakenham]
1012 In memory of/ Edward FISHER/ who departed this life/ May 4th 1831/ in the 82nd year of his age
1013 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Emily daughter of/ Edward and Elizabeth/ FISHER/ who departed this life/ November 29th 1832/ in the 23rd year of her/ age [BR says of Great Massingham]
1014 In/ memory of/ Sarah Ann the beloved/ wife of/ Edward FISHER/ who died/ 29th December 1868/ aged 35 years [BR says of Fransham]
1015 In/ memory of/ Edward
FISHER/ born 3rd Oct 18[3]3/ died 16th Sep 1890 [BR says
of Walsingham]
1101 In memory of/ Mary Ann wife of/ Humphrey HERRING/ who departed this life/ 29th July 1867/ in the 75th year/ of her age [BR says of Fakenham]
1102 In memory of/ Humphrey
HERRING/ who departed this life/ 18th November 1851/ in the 62nd
year/ of his age [BR says of Fakenham]
1201 [coped stone
with kerb]
[south side] In
affectionate memory of/ Frank STRATTON/ who died 15th May 1954/ aged
87 years [BR says of Hunstanton]/
[north side] In affectionate remembrance of/ Mary Elizabeth STRATTON/ beloved
sister of Frank STRATTON/ who died 23rd March 1967/ aged 95 years [BR
says of Hunstanton]
1202 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Masters GODFERY/ who died Sep 23 1797/ aged 78 years
1203 In memory of/ Catherine GODFERY/ daughter of Masters/ and Dinah GODFERY/ who died March 3 1791/ aged 26 years
1204 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Dinah the wife of Masters GODFERY/ who departed this life/ April 23rd 1807/ aged 87 years/ ……the dear/ the tenderest mother lies in silence here/ ….friendship speaks and must lament her / dear to relations and beloved by all/ ……both menial servant and ….poor/ with downcast looks their parting loss deplore/ and goodness marked her ……..page/ the curtain drops not till a ripen’d age
1205 In memory of/ William & Thomas GODFERY/ sons of John & Ann/ GODFERY/ William departed this life/ February 6th 1795/ aged 13 Years/ Thomas departed this life/ May 6 1795/ aged 12 years
1206 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas GODFERY/ who departed this life/ June the 9 1796/ aged [12] years/ ……….truth/ love of goodness in the heat of youth/ heaven allowed that ……./ and ….from death the husband of ……/ let this dear shade ……./ nor world this …….
1207 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John GODFERY/ who departed this life/ September 18 1814/ aged 62 years [BR says of Fincham]
1208 Sacred/ to the memory/ of Ann the wife of/ John GODFERY/ who died/ February 7 1798/ aged 43 years
1209 In/ the memory of/ Ann the daughter/ of John and Ann/ GODFERY/ who died Jan 30/ 1798/ aged 13 years
1210 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Diana the daughter of/ John & Ann GODFERY/ who departed this life/ June 24th 1802/ aged 20 years
1211 [Headstone completely eroded]
1212 [Headstone lying on ground] [Sacred]/ to the memory of/ Masters GODFERY/ son of/ John & Ann GODFERY/ who departed this life/ April 23 1812/ aged 19 years
1213 [Headstone lying on ground covered with earth] Here/ are deposited/ in the hope of a blessed/ resurrection/ are the remains of/ Sarah the relict of the late/ Thomas GODFERY/ who died 13th of Nov 1814/ in the 52nd year of her life [BR says of Norwich]/ Adorned with many virtues/ stained with no crimes
1214 [Stone lying on ground face down]
1215 [Stone lying on ground face down in front of No. 1216]
1216 [Headstone too eroded to read]
1217 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Hugh GODFERY/ son of John & Ann GODFERY/ who departed this life/ [Nov]ember 16 1826/ aged 37 years [BR says of Finsham]
1218 In memory of/ Willm GODFERY/ late of this parish/ who died Febry 16th/ 1[82]7 [stone eroded]/ in the 63rd year of his age [rest of stone eroded] [BR says of Swaffham]
1219 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann GODFERY/ daughter of/ ……Ann? GODFERY/ who died….April [buried 26 Apr 1836 aged 80 years of Worcester][stone eroded] His beloved - - - / a long and - - - / life on Earth and - - - / hope the of- - - / precious blood of the Redeemer/ will enjoy a state of eternal blessedness
1220 In memory of/ Masters GODFERY/ son of/ Masters & Eliz GODFERY/ who departed this life/ sincerely beloved/ and deeply lamented/ January 11th 1855/ in the 58th year of/ his age [BR says of Shipdham]
1221 In/ memory of/ Robert Wright GODFERY/ …..of……/ Masters & Elizabeth/ GODFERY/ who departed this life/ [stone eroded. Buried 1 Feb 1871 age 74 of Langham]
1222 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Anne GODFERY/ youngest daughter of/ Masters & Elizabeth/ GODFERY/ formerly of West Dereham/ who departed this life/ at East Dereham/ November 4th 1878/ in the 78th year of her age/ [rest of stone resting on another stone]
1223 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Mary GODFERY/ eldest daughter of/ Masters & Elizb GODFERY/ formerly of West Dereham/ who departed this life/ at East Dereham/ August 22nd 1879/ in the 93rd year [rest of stone buried]
1301 [Coped stone in kerb]
[south side] In affectionate remembrance of/ John STRATTON/ who died March 4th
1895 aged 72 years [BR says of Rudham]
[north side] In affectionate remembrance of/ Caleb STRATTON/ who died Febry 10th
1887 aged 22 years [BR says both of Rudham]
1302 [Coped stone in kerb]
[south side] In affectionate remembrance of/ Joyse Anna STRATTON/ who died March
11th 1882/ aged 26 years
[north side] In affectionate remembrance of/ Hubert STRATTON/ who died June 13th
1880/ aged 17 years
1303 [Coped stone in kerb]
[south side] In memory of/ [Al]fred Arthur third and beloved son of/ John and
Mary Ann STRATTON/ died June 29th 1876 the 20th year of
his age/ He is faithful that promised
[north side] In memory of/ Fountain 5th son of/ John & Mary Ann
STRATTON/ died August 5th 1877 in the 17th year of his age
1304 [Coped stone in kerb]
[north side] In affectionate remembrance of/ Mary Ann/ wife of John STRATTON/
who died 18th May 1889/ aged 62 years [BR says of Rudham]
[south side] Art thou weary art thou langid/ art thou sore distrest/ come to me
saith one and coming/ be at rest
1305 In memory/ of Thomas son of/ William & Elizth PURSE/ who died/ December 19th 1794/ aged 14 years
1306 In/ memory of/ John GODFERY/
son of/ John and Anna GODFERY [possibly buried 3 Feb 1877 aged 89 years of
Downham]
1401 Martha ARTER 1860 – 1937
George ARTER 1853 – 1941 [BR says both of Harpley]
son pte Herbert ARTER 1894 – 1916
son sgt Frederick ARTER 1903 - 1940
1402 [Coped stone]
[south side] IHS/ In affectionate remembrance of/ Barnabas CLARK who died at
Massingham/ 12th day of October 1881/ aged 80 years/ Watch and pray
[BR says of Great Massingham]
[north side] IHS/ In affectionate remembrance of/ Sophia wife of Barnabas CLARK/
who died in this parish/ the 14th day of July 1875 aged 78 years/ Her
end was peace
1403 [Coped stone]
[south side] In memory of/ George son of Barnabas & Sophia CLARK/ born December
15th 1836/ died at the Middle Farm in this parish/ December 30th
1861
[north side] In memory of/ William son of Barnabas & Sophia CLARK/ born November
29th 1829/ died at the Middle Farm in this parish/ September 18th
1858
1404 In affectionate remembrance of/ Martha the beloved wife of/ Henry STANFORD/ who died August 29th 1875/ aged 68 years/ A bitter cup a shock severe/ to part with one we loved so dear/ our loss was great we’ll not complain/ but trust in Christ to meet again/ also Henry STANFORD/ died May 29th 1883/ aged 77 years/ 42 years clerk of this parish/ For by grace are ye saved through faith and/ that not of yourselves it/ is the gift of God
1405 In memory of/ Samuel STANFORD/ who died/ Decbr 22nd 1835/ aged 87 years [BR says of Great Dunham]/ Margaret wife of/ Samuel STANFORD/ who died Apr 2nd 178[5]/ aged 34 years
1406 In affectionate remembrance of/ Samuel STANFORD/ who died June 5th 1831/ aged 50 years/ [BR says of Harpley] They that sow in tears shall reap in joy/ also of Elizabeth/ wife of the above [BR says surname PARMENT of Harpley]/ who died January 6th 1870/ aged 101 years
1407 In memory of/ Charlotte/ [BR says surname MOONE]/ Henry STANFORD 1914 [buried 23 Apr of Wisbech]
1408 In memory of/ Smith STANFORD/ son of Samuel and Elizabeth STANFORD/ born October / [buried 2 Aug 1842 aged 18 years]
1409 In memory of/ Thomas DUNGAR/ who departed/ this life/ February 10th/ 1833/ aged 85 years/ Elizabeth his wife/ who died/ December 17/ 1823/ aged 67 years
1410 Harriett TAYLOR/ died June
18 1838/ Agnes Caroline TAYLOR/ died March 24 1839 [BR says of Great Massingham]
1501 In/ loving memory of/ Sarah wife of Thomas ARTER/ who died 21st Dec 1871/ aged 78 years/ also of Thomas ARTER/ who died 16 Oct 1879/ aged 83 years [BR says of Weasenham]
1502 To/ the memory of/ Elizth JESSOP/ who departed this life/ Dec 17 1870/ aged 82 years
1503 In memory of/ [right side] Mary CARTER/ who died/ 13 Dec 1824/ aged 78 [BR says of Lynn]/ [left side] Thos CARTER/ who died/ August 8 1821/ aged 67 years
1504 In affectionate/
remembrance of/ Sarah [Mason] daughter of/ Henry & Martha STANFORD/ died Jan
30th 1844 [BR says of Great Massingham aged
3 weeks]/
M[ary] A[nn] S[mith] died March 8th 1844 [aged 4 years]/
M A S died March 29th 1840/
H[enry] M[ason] S[TANFORD] died July 23rd 1847 [aged 4 months]
1505 In/
affectionate/ remembrance of/ William son of/ Henry & Martha STANFORD/ who died Jany 26th 1827/
C[harlotte] S[TANFORD] died June 9th 1828 [aged 1 month]/
[James] S[mith] S[TANFORD] died Oct1830 aged 1 month]/
E[lizabeth] S[tanford] died Febr 12th
1835 [BR says of Great Massingham aged 4 years]
1506 In memory of
[right side] Elizabeth [wife] of/ Ben HOTCHEN/
who died June 2 1810/ aged 66 years [no
inscription on left side]
1601 [William] ARTER/ who died/ July 5th 1895/ aged 73 years/ Weary and heavy laden having passed/ through the long lane of life I came at last/ where a cross pointed to a traveller’s rest/ it was a grave interred and blest/ for that long lane that wayside cross that grave/ were tracks of Jesus who still lives to save/ who still bear on Earth the pain and strife
1602 In/ loving memory of/ Mary/ The beloved wife of/ William ARTER/ who departed this life/ June 21st 1906/ aged 85 years/ Why should we mourn departed friends/ or shake at death’s alarms/ death’s but the servant Jesus sends/ to call them to His arms
1603 In loving memory/ of/ William GAGE/ (late of Little Massingham)/ who died May 28th 1923/ aged 78 years [BR says of Harpley]/ Gone home/ Erected by G & M ARTER
1604 In/ memory of/ Ellen/ the beloved wife of/ John STANFORD/ born March 20th 1823/ died Dec 18th 1861/ Her end was peace [BR says of Harpley]
1605 In/ affectionate/
remembrance of/ John STANFORD/ who died/ May 5th 1882/ aged 62 years
[BR says of Harpley]
SOUTHSIDE OF CHURCHYARD
Here is footpath to church porch
1701 In/ memory of/
James HOWARD/ who died/ 1st March 1869/ aged 49 years/ also Lydia his
beloved wife/ Feb 14th 1894/ aged 61 years [BR says Lydia RUDD]/ And
I heard a voice from heaven saying/ unto me, write, blessed are the dead/ which
die in the Lord/ fro henceforth/ yea saith the spirit/ that they may/ rest from
their labours Rev XIV 13 [BR says both of Great Massingham]
1801 In/ loving/ memory of/ John GREEVES/ who died 17th Oct 1877/ aged 47 years/ also of Charlotte his wife/ who died/ 9th Feb 1923/ aged 91 years [BR says of Great Massingham]/ Peace perfect peace
1802 In loving memory
of/ Jane/ the beloved wife of/ John PATFIELD/ born April 15 1816/ died Nov 25
1893/ O: call it not death it is life begun/ for the waters are passed, the/
home is won/ the ransomed spirit hath reached/ the shore/ where they weep and
suffer/ and sin no more
1901 In affectionate remembrance of/ James PICKERELL/ who died/ 13th Jan 1883/ aged 82 years/ also of Ann his wife/ who died/ 27 May 1887/ aged 75 years
1902 In/ loving remembrance of/ William PICKERELL/ who died/ 18th Nov 1886/ aged 46 years/ I have no other argument/ want no other plea/ it is enough that Jesus died/ and that he died for me/ “thy will be done”
2001 In/ memory of/ Mary BELCHAM/ who died/ September 9th 1875/ aged 57 years
2002 In/ fond remembrance/ of our loving mother/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ George CLAXTON/ who died Jany 28th 1892/ aged 51 years/ She is [unreadable]/ gone [unreadable]/ gone [unreadable]/ gone [unreadable]
2003 In loving memory of/ George BELCHAM/ who died/ 24th October 1892/ aged 32 years/ [4 lines unreadable]
2004 In loving memory of/ Robert BELCHAM/ who died/ 9th April 1889/ aged 31 years
2005 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ James BELCHAM/ who died 27 December 187[9]/ aged 63 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away/ blessed be the name of the Lord
2006 Robert son of Robt …………/
dyed……….
EAST END OF CHURCHYARD
2101 Basil [Humphrey] CHASE/ born 18 June 1921/ died 20th April 1985/ Forever in our thoughts
2102 In memory of/ William CHILVERS/ who died June 23rd 1867/ aged 77 years/ also of/ Mary his wife/ who died March 3rd 1872/ aged 77 years [BR says of Great Massingham]
2103 [Copestone inside large rectangular kerb area] S M France BRERETON/ born 23rd July 1834/ died 13th May 1891/ S M Joseph Lloyd BRERETON/ born 19 October 1822/ died 15 August 1901
2104 [Copestone inside large rectangular kerb area] S M Charles David BRERETON/ born July/ died 11 October 1868 [aged 78 years]/ S M Frances BRERETON/ born 6 January 1796/ died 17 March/ 1880
2105 [Copestone inside large rectangular kerb area] S M Mary Anne BRERETON/ born 19th December 1828/ died 11 February 1855/
2106 [Copestone inside large rectangular kerb area] S M Frances Mary BRERETON/ born 11 April 1826/ died 13 October 1845/ S M Emily Matilda BRERETON/ born April 1832/ died 13 February 1887 [BR says of Norwich]
2107 [Copestone inside large rectangular kerb area] S M Ethel Alice BRERETON/ born September 1862/ died July 9th 1937 [BR says of Jersey]/ S M William Lloyd BRERETON/ born 4th January 1856/ died 17 August 1898
2108 [Copestone inside large
rectangular kerb area] S M John Alfred BRERETON/ born 23 October 1827/ died 5th
December 1913 [BR says of London]
2201 In/ memory of/ Clara J B STEELE/ born July 23 1869/ died March 8 1870/ Beneath a sleeping infant lies/ to Earth whose body lent/ more glorious shall hereafter rise/ but not more innocent
2202 In/ loving
memory/ of/ Charles STEELE/ who died 14th Feby 1909/ aged 67 years/
Until the day break and the shadows flee away/ “Thy will be done”/ also of/
Sarah Jane/ the beloved wife of the above/ who died 8th May 1928/
aged 82 years/ Peace perfect peace
[BR says both of Great Massingham]
2203 [Copestone
inside large rectangular kerb area]
[south side] S M
Henry Lloyd BRERETON/ born 13th January 1864/ died 9th
November 1917/ [north side –no inscription]
2204 [Copestone
inside large rectangular kerb area]
[south side] S M
Maude Louise BRERETON/ born 18th March 1872/ died 25th
March 1921 [BR says of Barnard Castle]/
[north side] S M Francis Lloyd BRERETON/ born 27th August 1859/ died
27th November 1942
2205 [Copestone
inside large rectangular kerb area]
[south side] S M
Margaret BRERETON/ born 7th August 1862/ died 27th July
1940
[north side] S M Henrietta Mary BRERETON/ born 7th July 1858/ died 18th
April 1935
2206 [Copestone
inside large rectangular kerb area]
[south side] S M Jane
BRERETON/ born 12th December 1867/ died 19th February
1944/
[BR says of Moulton, Suffolk]
[north side] S M Eleanor BRERETON/ born 12th February 1869/ died 1st
August 1957
2207 [Headstone inside large rectangular kerb area] Philip Harington Lloyd/ BRERETON/ born 15th May 1877/ died 26th July 1960 [BR says of King’s Lynn]/ and Mary Eileen BRERETON/ born 4th January 1885/ died 17th November 1967 [died Exeter Hospital]
2208 [Headstone inside large rectangular kerb area] John Harrington/ BRERETON/ born 17th May 1917/ died 12th August 1996/ and/ Phyllis Margaret BRERETON/ born 15th February 1915/ died 6th January 2004
2209 [Headstone
inside large rectangular kerb area] Frances Henrietta
Maude BRERETON/ born 3rd January 1906/ died 25th March
1977
2301 In/ loving memory/ of/ Charlotte/ the daughter of/ James & Sarah CALLABY/ who died Octb 1st 1899/ aged 46 years/ “Thy will be done”
2302 In memory/ of Hannah the wife/ of Thomas FULLER/ who died Feb 11th 1780/ aged 29 years
2303 To the memory of/ Ellen GEORGE/ who died 25th March 1853/ aged 21 years/ Thou art gone to the grave/ but I were wrong to deplore thee/ when God was the ransom/ thy guardian thy guider/ he ….. and took thee/ and soon will restore thee/ [2 more lines unreadable] [Presumably a version of: Thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore thee/ Whose God was thy ransom thy guardian and guide/ He gave thee He took thee and He will restore thee/ And death has no sting for the Saviour has died]
2304 [Footstone] …1857
2305 In memory of/ Priscilla BALL/ who died at the rectory/ July 20 1886/ aged 78/ after 27 years faithful service/ as nurse in the family of/ Prebendary BRERETON
2306 To the dear memory of/ Joshua/ the dearly loved husband of/ Martha NEALE/ died August 5th 1931/ aged 71 years/ Love’s last gift, remembrance/ also of/ Martha NEALE / died March 30th 1941/ aged 81 years/ Reunited
2307 In/ loving memory/ of/ Richard DRING/ late of Gedney/ son of Francis [sic] Mary/ and Richard DRING/ 1907-1994
2308 “Remembrance”/ Frances Mary DRING/ Feb 21st 1934/ aged 57 years/ and her devoted husband/ Richard DRING/ Jan 28th 1956/ aged 87 years
2309 In loving memory
of/ Lt Colonel/ John STEVENSON/ barrister at law/ Aug 11th 1895/ July
31st 1952/ his daughter/ Mary Alice/ died Feb 5th 1941/
aged 5 months [BR says of what is probably meant to be Pyecombe, Sussex]/ Mary
Ellen STEVENSON/ March 28th 1906/ Jan 24th 2001
2401 In/ loving memory/ of/ Sarah the beloved/ wife of/ James CALLABY/ died May 19th 1897/ aged 64 years/ Affliction sore long time she bore/ physicians were in vain/ till God did please to give her ease/ and freed her from her pain
2402 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Maria Elizabeth/ the beloved daughter of/ James & Sarah CALLABY/ who departed this life/ February 6th 1883/ aged 7 years/ Thou art gone/ from our home to a mansion above/ and our hearts with great anguish are riven/ [?] why should we mourn for her whom we love/ when we know she is happy in Heaven
2403 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ James/ the beloved son of/ James & Sarah CALLABY/ who departed this life/ February 21st 1884/ aged 13 years/ Good people all prepare to die/ for life is short and death is nigh/ repent in time make no delay/ for in your youth you may be called away
2404 In memory of/ Maria/ Elizabeth CALLABY/ who died/ November 8th 1874/ aged 7 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord/ taketh away blessed be/ the name of the Lord/ Job 1 Chap 21 vse
2405 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ John CALLABY/ who passed away June 19th 1907/ aged 76 years/ The star is set but not in dismal cloud/ nor mists of blackness her decease enshroud/ sh…. far the light from far horizon’s line/ a [?] not set in Jesus’ love to shine
2406 In/ loving memory/ of/ John
CALLABY/ who died/ May 25th 1922/ aged 92 years [BR says of Wereham]
2501 In loving memory of/ Eliza/ the beloved wife of/ James WOOMES/ who died Oct 10th 1922/ aged 68 years/ A light is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is still/ a place is vacant in our home/ which never can be filled [BR says of King’s Lynn]
2502 [Cross on 2 stones] In loving memory/ of/ Charlotte Alice/ the dearly loved daughter of/ James & Eliza WOOMES/ died July 18th 1902/ aged 7 years [BR says of Harpley]/ safe in the arms of Jesus/ safe on his gentle breast
2503 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ John William/ the beloved son of/ Robert & Amy/ CHAPMAN/ who was suddenly taken/ from this life/ Octbr 19th 1885 aged 23 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord/ with grief we place this stone to cover/ a worthy son, the kindest brother/ who left us all at once to obey/ the call from life – so pass’d away/ yet we must check the rising tear/ thinking that with the Saviour dear/ his spirit lives and if we faithful stand/ we soon shall meet him in the better land
2504
[Kerb]
[west side] In loving memory of
[south side] Raymond HARVEY died Jan 3rd 1933 aged 2
2505
[Kerb]
[west
side] In loving memory of
[north side] Mary ECOB died 28th Oct 1939
[east side] At rest
2506 [Kerb]
[west side] In loving
memory of/
[north side] Anne ECOB died 15th
July 1944
[east side] In peace
2507 [Cross on 2 stones] In/ memory/ of/ Clara Pauline WAGNER/ born at Tishkill Landing New York/ died at Little Massingham/ January 22nd 1909
2508 [Cross on large stone] William Mappleton MEREDITH/ born March 3 1848/ at Staten Island New York/ died at Little Massingham Manor/ October 5 1916/ We shall all be changed in a moment/ in the twinkling of an eye 1 Cor 15 51 52
2509
[Cross
on stone block] William Morris
MEREDITH/ Captain the Kings Regiment/ born June 21st 1891/ died
December 7th 1918/ “He was called to higher service”
2601 In/ loving memory of/ Thomas HERD/ of Little Massingham/ who died March 4th 1894/ aged 68 years/ also of Elizabeth his wife/ who died May 7th 1894/ aged 74 years [BR says of Ingoldsby, Linc]/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never shall their memory fade/ sweetest thoughts shall ever linger/ round the spot where they are laid
2602 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ our dear mother and father/ Pleasance BARNES/ died 12th August 1907/ aged 59 years/ also of/ John H[ubbard] BARNES/ died 2nd January 1942/ aged 93 years/ Reunited
2603 [Metal cross with brass plate] In loving memory of/ Violet Mary TOOKE/ died October 26th 1936 aged 52 years/ also her husband/ John Dyson TOOKE/ died December 25th 1977/ aged 88 years/ At rest [BR says both of Great Massingham]
2604 [Metal cross] In loving memory of Isaac WATERS/ who died September 26th 1921 aged 72 years/ also of Mary Ann his wife/ who died November 19th 1946 aged 96 years
2605 Florence Maud CALLABY 9 Sep 1964 aged 69 John CALLABY 13 Jun 1976 aged 80 [BR says both of Great Massingham]
2606 Cpt Edward TAYLOR/ beloved husband and father/ born 14 – 6 - 1911/ Keighley, Yorks/ died 14 – 2 – 1988/ Ingoldisthorpe, Nfk/ He left us sadder but wiser/ Violet Grace TAYLOR/ born 26 – 11 – 1923/ died 8 – 1 – 1996/ They are together again [BR says both of Ingoldisthorpe]
2607 In loving memory of/ George SPARROW/ died April 16th 1933/ aged 54 years/ Loves last gift remembrance
2608 In/ loving memory of/ my dear wife/ Hilda May NURSE/ died June 8th 1940/ aged 31 years/ Rest in peace [BR says of Great Massingham]
2609 [Headstone and kerb] In/
loving memory of/ Albert Augustus/ beloved husband of/ Hilda Louisa VERTIGAN/
died Sept 21st 1959/ aged 65 years [BR says of Harpley]/ also his
wife/Hilda Louisa/ died 31 Dec 1974/ aged 81 years [BR says of Ingoldisthorpe]
2701 In/ loving memory/ of/ James RODDICK/ born May 30th 1849/ entered into rest/ October 15th 1898/ also of his wife/ Janet Neilson/ died April 16th 1930/ aged 78 years [BR says of Sprowston]
2702 In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ William BUGG/ who died March 11th 1900/ aged 73 years [BR says of Leziate]/ Weep not for me my husband dear/ I am not dead but sleeping here/ my end you know my grave you see/ prepare for death and follow me
2703 In/ loving memory of/ Edith Mary/ (May)/ the dearly loved child of/ Fred & Mary MARTIN/ who died March 14th 1896/ aged 8 years/ Our dearly loved one has fallen asleep/ and left us here our loss to weep/ swept from an early bed of pain/ ours a loss hers a gain
2704 In loving memory/ of/ Robert/ the beloved husband of/ Susanna GIBSON/ died December 3rd 1928/ aged 69 years [BR says of Wolferton]/ Rock of ages cleft for me/ let me hide myself in thee/ also of Susannah GIBSON/ died May 5th 1936/ aged 77 years [BR says of Wolferton]/ Reunited
2705 In loving memory of/ May/ the beloved wife of/ Samuel ENGELDOW/ died September 5th 1930/ aged 50 years/ Abide with me
2706 In/ loving memory/ of/ Hannah/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Isaac PRIOR/ died November 11th 1926/ aged 72 years/ Until the day break/ also of/ Isaac PRIOR/ died April 1st 1931/ aged 86 years [BR says of Great Massingham]/ Reunited
2707 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ a beloved wife and mother/ Sarah May WRIGHT/ called to rest/ July 2nd 1968/ aged 66 years [died King’s Lynn Hospital]/ also/ a dear husband and father/ John Edward WRIGHT/ called to rest/ July 29th 1989/ aged 89 years [BR says of Bagthorpe]/ Reunited
2708 In/ loving memory/ of/ Arthur George/ CLAXTON/ 1900 – 1948/ and his wife/ Winifred/ 1902 – 1997
2709 [Open book] In loving memory of John William CAWSTON 14 Dec 1969 aged 63 years/ Rosanna Hilda CAWSTON 20 Jul 1998 aged 99 years [BR says of Harpley]
2710 In loving memory/ of/ Mary
DAVIS/ died 20th June 1952/ aged 100 years [BR says of Harpley]
2801 [Wooden cross
with brass plaque] In loving memory of/
Cyril Albert [BR says of Helhoughton] 9.12.1914 to 4.12.1994
Sylvia (Betty)/ CALLABY/ 27.4.1916 to 17.2.2001
2802 In/ loving memory of/ Hilda CALLABY/ died 24th January 1937/ aged 46 years/ We miss her most who loved her best/ God called her home to eternal rest/ also of her beloved husband/ Albert John CALLABY/ died 25th June 1952/ aged 66 years/ Reunited
2803 In loving memory of/ Eliza CALLABY/ who died/ May 31st 1909/ aged 51 years/ While I draw this fleeting breath/ when my eyelids close in death/ when I soar through tracks unknown/ see thee on the judgment throne/ rock of ages cleft for me/ let me hide myself in thee/ Gone but not forgotten
2804 In loving memory of/ Thomas CALLABY/ who died/ October 6th 1935/ aged 79 years/ Life’s work well done/ peace perfect peace with loved/ ones far away in Jesus keeping/ we are safe and they [end of inscription] [BR says of West Rudham]
2805 [Cross lying on ground within large railed area] George/ BIRKBECK/ Lieut K O R R/ Norfolk/ Yeomanry/ younger son of/ Edward/ and/ Emily BIRKBECK/ born/ 4th April 1894/ died/ 19th Feb 1915
2806 [Headstone within large railed area] In memory of/ Colonel Oliver/ BIRKBECK/ MDCCCXCIII- MCMLII/ and his wife/ Joan/ MCMII – MCMXCII
2807 [Cross on 3
stones]
[west side] Sacred to
the/ dear memory of/ Mary Ann/ the dearly loved wife of/ Herbert Robert OLLEY/
who died 29th February 1924/ aged 53 years/
also of their only son/ James Osborne OLLEY/ who fell in action in France/ 1st
August 1917 aged 20 years/ Father in thy gracious keeping
[east side] Sacred to the/ dear memory of/ Herbert Robert OLLEY/ who died 5th
October/ in his 81st year [BR says of Grimston]/ Reunited
2808 [Wooden cross with plaque] P[ercival] E[lijah] (Bob) WYMER/ 1890-1971
NORTH SIDE OF CHURCHYARD
5001 Dr Ian Alexander Ross
MacKENZIE 29 May 1916 – 6 Jul 2005
Phyllis (nee NAISMITH) 25 Jul 1916 – 15 Aug 2007
5101 Robin John HOLLOWAY 4 Mar 1974 - 28 Jan 2005
5102 Vera WOOR 30 Aug 2000 aged 88
5103 John Deneys MOORE 12 Jul 1946 - 29 Jun 1998 [BR says of Docking]
5104 [Plate on wooden cross]
James HAYLOCK 13 Nov 1989 [aged 78 years]
Gladys [Harriet] HAYLOCK 24 Apr 1991 [aged 76 years, BR says of Harpley]
5105 [Plate on wooden cross] Joan DOUGLAS 9 3 1912 - 21 3 1991 [BR says of King’s Lynn]
5201 Mary ALDERTON (nee JARVIS) formerly CANDLER 20 Sep 1913 - 3 Apr 2002
5202 Walter JARVIS 28 Dec 1943
aged 58
Fanny JARVIS 9 Dec 1979 aged 93 [BR says of Aylsham]
5203 William KNOX 22 Apr 1982
aged 77
Catherine KNOX 17 Dec 1985 aged 80
5204 Edith May MARSHALL 28 Dec
1983 aged 95 [BR says of Burnham Mkt]
Herbert John MARSHALL killed in action 1914 – 1918 war
5301 In loving/ memory of/ Ellen [Martha] DAVIDSON/ died 9th June 1963/ aged 57 years [BR says of Hillington]/ Rest in peace/ and her beloved husband/ Sydney James/ died 4th January 1986/ aged 82 years/ re-united
5302 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear wife Margaret VAUGHAN who died 30th May 1960 aged 83 years/ also of her beloved husband Sidney Ernest who died 25th Dec 1961 aged 78 years [BR says of Norwich]/ Peace perfect peace
5303 Harry Arthur LINFORD 8 May
1986 aged 78 [BR says of Great Massingham]
Gladys Margaret 17 Oct 2000 aged 89
5304 Hilda Eva CHRISTMAS 30 Aug
2001 aged 83
Frederick Arthur CHRISTMAS 8 May 2010 aged 97
5401 In/ loving memory/ of/ Frederick Simpson/ ROBINSON/ who died 30 Mar 1949/ in his 65th year/ At rest
5402 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Henry LETCH/ who died 1st December 1950/ aged 73 years/ also his beloved wife/ Mabel Louisa LETCH/ who died 27th July 1951/ aged 63 years [BR says of Peterborough]/ At peace
5403 Sir Henry Egar Garfield
HODGE O.B.E./ 12 Jan 1944 – 18 Jan 2009
[OBE = Officer of the Order of the British Empire]
5404 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Robert John WATERS/ who died 30 Dec 1957 aged 76/ Till we meet again/ also of/ Ada WATERS/ who died 16 Nov 1960 aged 78 [BR says of King’s Lynn]
5405 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Elizabeth BRETTEN/ died 17th December 1959/ aged 83 years/ Ernest BRETTEN/ died 1st February 1960/ aged 82 years/ Reunited [BR says both of Great Massingham]
5501 Per Ardua Ad Astra/ Sqadron Leader/ H[ugh] J[ohn] N[orman] LINDSAYE/ pilot/ Royal Air Force/ 30th April 1941 [aged 25 years of Rainhall (or should that be Rainow?), Cheshire]
5502 40746 Sergeant/ J[ohn] C[olin] WILSON/ observer/ Royal NZ Air Force/ 21st May 1941 aged 27/ New Zealand [BR says of RAF West Raynham]
5503 Per Ardua Ad Astra/ 1281236 Sergeant/ T[homas] F[rederick] P[eter] POOLE/ observer/ Royal Air Force/ 19th February 1942 aged 26/ At the going down/ of the sun/ and in the morning/ we will remember [BR says of RAF West Raynham]
5504 Per Ardua Ad Astra/ Pilot officer/ A[rthur] E LOCKWOOD/ pilot/ Royal Air Force/ 1st April 1942 aged 22/ Greater love hath no man than this/ that a man lay down/ his life for his friends [BR says of RAF West Raynham]
5505 Per Ardua Ad Astra/ 920230 Flight sergeant/ G[ordon] T[urnhill] RELPH/ Observer/ Royal Air Force/ 27th August 1942 aged 24/ I shall pass through/ this World but once/ any good thing that I can do/ let me do it now [BR says of RAF West Raynham]
5506 Per Ardua Ad Astra/ Flying officer/ C[harles] S RONAYNE navigator/ Royal Air Force/ 11th June 1944 aged 33 [BR says of RAF West Raynham]
5507 Per Ardua Ad Astra/ Flying
officer/ J[oseph] R[adley] WATKINS/ navigator/ wireless operator/ Royal Air
Force/ 1st January 1945 aged 21/ Valiant for truth
[BR says of RAF West Raynham]
John Pepperdine
Mary Mitchell Summer 2011