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5 Headstones at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Porch, Dated 1717, 1666, 1659, 1656 and 1663

A Grade II Listed Building in Ashwell, Rutland

5 headstones at Churchyard of St. Mary, Ashwell

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One of the Belvoir Angels headstones. Slate to James son of Thomas Sketh by Elizabeth his wife. He d. 22nd May 1717 in the (blank) year of his life. Verse: Short was his race long is his rest/ God takes them soon whom he loves best. The folk art angel is intended to encourage the departed soul to ascend to Heaven. Engraved by a craftsman working in the Vale of Belvoir. (Photo Sept 2013).

Uploaded by Andrew H Jackson
on 7 October 2013

Photo ID: 90961
Building ID: 101073271
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