157 Sarah Smallman and Thomas Tudge

Date recorded: 10/9/09

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH SMALLMAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS TUDGE
OF UPPER HALL
WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 2? 1890
IN HER 71ST YEAR

BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH
I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE

ALSO OF

THOMAS TUDGE
OF UPPER HALL
WHO DIED MAY 12. 1893
AGED 86 YEARS

FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING
LEAVE ME NOW THY SERVANT SLEEPING

On Cross
AT REST

Earliest date (of death): 1890

Type of monument: Low flat topped monument on base and step with desk and scroll at head and Latin cross at foot and low railings.

Dimensions (in millimetres):

   monument/headstone: height: 725  breadth: 1030  thickness: 2090

Orientation of monument/headstone: West facing

Material: Sandstone.  Desk, scroll and cross in white marble.

Condition: Sound in place

Number of surfaces bearing: a) decoration: 2  b) inscription: 3

Decorative motif/s:  scrollwork

Technique/s used for inscription: incised on monument, lead appliqué on cross and desk

Condition of inscription: clear but worn on monument and cross, mostly decipherable on desk

 



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