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Horn Headstone, 5 Metres South of Church of St Romald

A Grade II Listed Building in Romaldkirk, County Durham

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Coordinates

Latitude: 54.5942 / 54°35'39"N

Longitude: -2.0089 / 2°0'32"W

OS Eastings: 399520

OS Northings: 522109

OS Grid: NY995221

Mapcode National: GBR GHD9.WW

Mapcode Global: WHB45.3SMD

Plus Code: 9C6VHXVR+MC

Entry Name: Horn Headstone, 5 Metres South of Church of St Romald

Listing Date: 17 June 1986

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1310219

English Heritage Legacy ID: 111341

ID on this website: 101310219

Location: St Romald's Church, Romaldkirk, County Durham, DL12

County: County Durham

Civil Parish: Romaldkirk

Traditional County: Yorkshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): County Durham

Tagged with: Tombstone

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Description


ROMALDKIRK MIDDLE GREEN
NY 9922
(North side, off)
29/168 Inset
Horn headstone,
5.0 metres south
of Church of St.
Romald
II

Large headstone. 1798 to Johnathon Horn of Brisco and his family. Sandstone.
Shaped top and recessed circular panel with relief of a draped urn. Reverse
inscribed: IN TOKEN of esteem and Gratitude to an affectionate
Father, this stone is erected to the Memory of the said
JOHNATHON HORN, who by the innate vigour of his
Genius improved by unwearied Application, acquired a
Most extensive knowledge of the MATHEMATICS. His
heart was endowed with every social and Manly virtue,
and adorned with those qualities, which constitute an
aimiable character.


Listing NGR: NY9952022109

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