Monument MPM639 - GEORGE MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES EAST OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL

Chest tomb c1781. Inscription relates to James George who died Nov. 11th 1781, Sarah George (wife of James) who died April 18th 1813, and four of their children. There is also an inscription for Hannah wife of James George who died 29th ---- aged -- years.

Chest tomb. c1781. Ashlar. Recessed fluted pilaster at each corner with sloping shaft, moulded cap and base set on plinth, lid capping with vertical incisions, weathered top slab. On long north side is a raised oval panel with sea shell relief at each corner. Inscription reads "To the memory of Mr James George who died Nov. 11th 1781 aged 55 years, also Mrs Sarah George wife of the above who died April 18th 1813 aged 74 years. Also 4 children who died in their infancy. Also Hannah wife of James George who died 29th ---- aged -- years". Other inscriptions illegible. This monument formerly had an iron railed enclosure. Top stonework on south-east corner broken away. Some ivy and vegetation growth.

Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.