Date recorded: 8/9/09
30 Inscription on west side of gravestone
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In Memory of
RICHARD DAVIES
Who died July 13th 1850
Aged 5(1?) years
Behold my friend as you pass by
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so you must be.
Therefore prepare to foll(ow me?)Click image to enlarge.
Earliest date (of death): 1850
Type of monument: round headstone with semicircular shoulders
Dimensions (in millimetres):
monument/headstone: height: 1120 breadth: 835 thickness: 60 (north side) and 70 (south side)
Orientation of monument/headstone: West facing
Material: Sandstone
Condition: Sound, in place
Number of surfaces bearing: a) decoration: b) inscription:
Type of decoration: Architectural, possibly symbolic
Decorative motif/s: Leaves, sunburst
Technique/s used for decoration: Incised/relief
Condition of decoration: Sound
Technique/s used for inscription: Incised
Condition of inscription: Clear but worn
Name of mason: None
Notes: Aged 54 (4 supplied from Register)