Date recorded: 8/9/09
Inscription
SACRED
to the Memory of
WILLIAM LLOYD
who died Sep.6.1855
Aged 64
Watch and pray.
In
Memory of
ELEANOR the Wife of
WILLIAM LLOYD
Of Pentrusco in this Paris
who suddenly departed this life
Aug: 23. 1839
Aged 49 years
Therefore be ye also ready for
In such … hour as ye think not
The Son of Man commeth. Mattw
24 Chapr 44 V
———o———-
My change came quick in dead of night
to many A great surprise.
It matters not if God thaugt right
In Heav’n to open mine eyes.
Lord grant that all who read these lines
by thee thy warning be given.
That whom death calls at any time
May be prepared ………..
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Earliest date (of death): 1839
Type of monument: headstone with concave shoulders, central semi circular feature
Dimensions (in millimetres):
monument/headstone: height: 1410 breadth: 910 thickness: 80
Orientation of monument/headstone: West facing
Material: Sandstone
Condition: Sound, in place, worn at base
Number of surfaces bearing: a) decoration: 1 b) inscription: 1
Type of decoration: Symbolic, architectural, classical
Decorative motif/s: urn with flowers/flame, leaves, scrollwork
Technique/s used for decoration: Incised
Condition of decoration: Sound
Technique/s used for inscription: Incised
Condition of inscription: Mostly decipherable
Name of mason: J. MORGAN, NORTON