Headstone, of Hornton brown stone. Almost flat top. No decoration, other than swirls around first three words. Slight lean to the east.
In memory of Joseph SHEPHERD who died March 23 18[35] Aged 74 years [---] confess amid the cares of life he early entered on the glorious strife keeping the prize in view his faith in Christ firm to the last he conquer'd every furious blast and brought him safely through [------ ] is now thy hope [ four more lines are illegible ] If safe thou reach the goal.
[ BR: "1835 30 Mar SHEPHERD Joseph 74yrs North Leigh" -- Bapt: "1760 25 May SHEPHERD Joseph Thomas" ]
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