40 Mary and Martha Davies

Date recorded:  8/9/09

Inscription

Sacred
to the
memory of
MARY DAVIES
who died May 10th
1865
Aged 69
Also MARTHA DAVIES
Born Dec 4th 1788
Died Dec 1st 1865
Blessed are the Dead which die
in the Lord. for they rest from
their labours

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Earliest date (of death):  1865

Type of monument:  Headstone topped with cross

Dimensions (in millimetres):

   monument/headstone:  height:  1370  breadth:  725  thickness:  100

Orientation of monument/headstone:  West facing

Material:  Sandstone

Condition:  Sound, in place, leaning slightly to right

Number of surfaces bearing:  a) decoration:  1  b) inscription:  1

Type of decoration:  Architectural, gothic

Decorative motif/s:  Cross, ball, flowers

Technique/s used for decoration:  Pierced

Condition of decoration:  Sound

Technique/s used for inscription:  Incised

Condition of inscription:  Clear but worn

Notes:  Possible kerbs on east side, needs investigating

 



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