Description

SO 8532 FORTHAMPTON FORTHAMPTON VILLAGE

7/55 Sarah Need Ireland monument in
the churchyard of the Church of
St. Mary clm south of John Ireland
monument

GV II

Chest tomb to Sarah Need Ireland, died 1848 and other members of
the Need Ireland family. Sandstone tomb on rectangular base
itself on stepped base partly of brick. Tomb in form of
sarcophagus on ball feet. Raised, oval inscription plaque on
south side to Sarah, wife of George Need Ireland with swag over.
Similar inscription plaque on north side with palm leaf decoration
above. Woman weeping over urn at east end. Palm tree shading
fluted column covered in drape at west end. Capital of column
lies broken off beneath tree. Inscription to Caroline Need
Ireland relict of George Need Ireland on rectangular base below
tomb. Upper part of stepped base incorporates ledger to Sarah
Ellis of Mitre Farm, died 1844.

Listing NGR: SO8587232542

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26446604

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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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