Description

GOUDHURST CHURCH ROAD
TQ 7237-7337 (south side)

15/128 Row of 3 headstones,
about 20 metres north
west of Church of St
Mary
GV II
Row of 3 headstones. Wilkins family, c.1800. About 4 feet high with swagged and
moulded heads, with central sunburst with open eye, inscription panel in form of
large open book, and draped cloth with further inscription below. John, (d.1807)
and Sarah, (d.1809) Collins. About 4 feet high, with shaped head and 3 incised
roundels, crudely executed, of Death with scythe and hourglass, a winged female
figure with open book, and an angel blowing a trumpet. Isaac Bates (d.1840) and
family. Black slate headstone, about 4 feet high, with Greek Revival detailed
moulding, reeded pilasters, fluted cornice with central panel, scalloped semi-
circular head. Signed Burgis, Cranbrook. An unusual material and execution in
this area.

Listing NGR: TQ7236037828

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26368835

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