Date recorded: 10/10/09
Inscription
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN GRIFFITHS
OF NASH FARM, PENCOMBE,
HEREFORDSHIRE,
FORMERLY OF HEYOP.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 20.TH 1874.
IN THE 68.TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN, HIS WIFE,
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 9.TH 1886.
IN THE 78.TH YEAR OF HER AGE.
“BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH,
AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE.”
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Earliest date (of death): 1874
Type of monument: Flat-topped headstone with pointed central element. Kerbs.
Dimensions (in millimetres):
a) monument/headstone: height: 1580 breadth: 1120 thickness: 410
b) kerbs: height: level with ground breadth: 1980 thickness: 1880
Orientation of monument/headstone: East facing
Material: Sandstone
Condition: Sound, in place, leaning a little
Number of surfaces bearing: a) decoration: 1 b) inscription: 1
Type of decoration: Architectural
Decorative motif/s: Single flower
Technique/s used for decoration: Relief, high relief
Condition of decoration: Sound, slightly worn
Technique/s used for inscription: Incised
Condition of inscription: Clear but worn, mostly decipherable
Name of mason: VAUGHAN & SONS. PRESTEIGNE.
Notes: the last two word of inscription have since become indecipherable, covered with lichen.