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Headstone, of Hornton brown stone. Shallow oval top. No decoration, other than swirls around first three words.

In
memory
of
James SHEPHERD
who died 3rd May 1809
Aged 51 years
S[---]e mortals s[--]s th[-] transient hour;
Improve each m[----- as it] flies!
Life [--] short su[--] [--] flow[er]
alas [ ---------- ]

[ BR: "1809 6 May SHEPHERD James 51yrs" ]

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