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Grave - Iles; John and Mary

Grave - Iles; John and Mary
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One of four Grade II Listed limestone Georgian Chest tombs belonging to the Iles family, lying furthest north of the group. The Historic England Listing (2002) describes it as having a 'moulded top with reeded fascia. Recessed corner balusters. Side panels in form of incised funerary lamp.'

Location

West of west door in churchyard

Chest tomb - Grade 2 Listed

Inscription

Sacred to the Memory of JOHN ILES/Late of STUDELY GRANGE in this Parish/ who departed this Life/ the 16th day of October 1820/ Aged 81 Years.

Reverse

SACRED/to the memory of MARY daughter of /JOHN and ELIZABETH ILES/who departed this Life / April the 11th 1822/ Aged 51 Years. / His Family as a small tribute of affectionate memory have caused this Tomb to be erected.

Year:
1820
Type:
Grave
Location:
St. Mary's Lydiard Tregoze churchyard
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Frances Bevan
Last updated on:
Thursday 6th June 2024

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