Description

ROMALDKIRK MIDDLE GREEN
NY 9922
(North side, off)
29/165 Inset Three headstones
to Raine family
about 20 metres
south of Church
of St. Romald
II

Group of 3 Small headstones: William Raine died 1753; Ann Raine died 1771; John
Raine died 1772. Sandstone.

Headstone to William Raine has small semicircular top with moulded inner edge.
Sunk panel with inscription. Reverse bears poem:

The thread of life was Early spun
and Death eclipsed my morning sun
From my sad Cradle to my sable (chest)
Poor pilgrim I did find few years of rest
But now I rest my soul ... (illegible)

Headstone to Ann Raine has scrolled top above cornice. Raised panel bears
inscription of largely illegible poem beginning: Lament her not ...

Headstone to John Raine has scrolled-pedimented top. Raised panel with
inscription: HERE lyes (sic) the BoDy of John Raine who Died April 28 1772
Aged 81 years.

Listing NGR: NY9951822096

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26415003

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