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Headstone with oval top. Cherub at centre top, surrounded either side by swirls. A six line verse appears across the lower part of the stone. On the reverse of the stone is a groove with two holes from which an iron staple has been lost. There is a faint crack across the stone.

In memory
of Joseph, son of
Richard & Esther
MANSELL
who died on March 15 1825
aged 34 years.
Keep death and judgement always [----]
none are fit to live
[---] up your lodging [---] in the dust
[---] dreadful to behold the setting sun
and night approaching ere your work is done.

[BR - "1825 18 Mar MANSEL Joseph 34yrs New Land, Coggs" ]


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