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Stone Condition: Sound Material: Sandstone Height: 0.62 Breadth: 0.54 Depth: 0.14 Inscription Condition: Clear but worn Inscription Technique: Incised Mason: Not known Pre 1855 no. 65 ( What's this? )

Monument Inscription

I S . E G . 1742

Family History

This cluster of four stones consists of fine examples of differing styles and qualities of monuments raised during the middle and late 18th Century.

The similarities contained in this group consist of the pairing of monuments whereby each one of the pair contains exactly the same inscription as its partner. The fact that they lie not apart but butt-jointed to each other is another significant factor.

As has been referred to previously in other accounts of memorials in the kirkyard, it was not uncommon in the times displayed for lairs to be purchased and set aside for the intended occupants as and when required. This fact is further strengthened by the dates on each stone being identical which may indicate the date of erection rather that the date of death. Placing two headstones together would also ensure sufficient space was available for the intended burials.

Another possibility that might be considered is that the occupants of these graves were to perish together through accident or disease which would explain the duplication of the information displayed on each stone. The two pairs of stones also indicate a quite distinct social class of persons commemorated and despite these apparent differences death brought them together at their final resting place.

Monuments F05 and F06 being plain unadorned square cut stones with primitive and uneven lettering thereon would indicate a person of limited means had them made. Monuments F07 and F08 on the other hand are carved into an elaborate shape displaying a very ornate and florid script indicating that the commissioner was a person of means.

Unfortunately the initials and dates displayed on these stones were insufficient to be of use in identifying the persons concerned.