Date recorded: 10/10/09
Inscription
Loving Memory of
JOHN PRICE
of VEDW (LATE – – – ) of KNUCKLAS
DIED MARCH 21.ST 1893
AGED 70 YEARS.
THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED.
ALSO OF MARIA SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 12.TH 1910
AGED 76 YEARS.
“HER END WAS PEACE”
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Earliest date (of death): 1893
Type of monument: Round topped headstone with semi-circular central element, plain kerbs no posts
Dimensions (in millimetres):
a) monument/headstone: height: 1700 breadth: 960 thickness: 300
b) base: height: 1850 breadth: 600 thickness: 560
Orientation of monument/headstone: East Facing
Material: Sandstone? Possibly marble
Condition: Sound, leaning a little to left
Number of surfaces bearing: a) decoration: 2 b) inscription: 2
Type of decoration: Symbolic
Decorative motif/s: Flowers, leaves, scrollwork, crown, decorative motif like a ribbon
Technique/s used for decoration: Relief and appliqué
Condition of decoration: Worn
Technique/s used for inscription: Appliqué
Condition of inscription: Clear but slightly worn
Name of mason: No
Notes: Relief crown in central feature at top of headstone, lilies and scrolls on outer edges. Ribbon type appliqué motif at top of central panel, circular feature containing roses etc below this. Inscription follows
Headstone stands on rectangular base with moulding. Measurements include base.
Shares kerb edge with next stone (Samuel Webb Deakins)