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Headstone, shallow oval top. A raised shield like plaque in the centre carries the inscription. Above this is an urn. The drapery over it is threaded through rings to descend towards cherubs on either side. The stone is propped against churchyard wall, facing north.

In
memory of
Thomas SHEPPERD
who died [-] [---] 1796
aged 6[3] years
[ following six lines of smaller script are illegible]

[ BR -" 1796 1 Nov SHEPHERD Thomas" -- Bapt: "1732 9 Jul SHEPHERD Thomas (of) Thomas & Mary" ]


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