Peopleton, St Nicholas

All Recorded Ledgerstones

Owner: Church of England

Parish: Peopleton

County: Worcestershire

Local authority: Wychavon

National grid reference: SO 938504

Church contact:

Mr R Lole
Amberley
Main Street
Peopleton, Pershore, Worcs
WR10 2EE

Number of ledgerstones recorded: 1

Earliest stone: 1792

Latest stone: 1792

Recorded Ledgerstones

Peopleton, St Nicholas : Ledgerstone 1

Description:

Rectangular
Aligned vertical on east wall of tower
Lettering at top of slab
Faint traces of incised floral design, top and bottom, now quite worn
Condition fair, all lettering legible, the eulogy at the end is very faint. No cracks. Moderate chipping and wear at the edges.
Black traces still visible of bitumen adhesive for the parquet flooring blocks
This slab was until 1963 situated in the centre of the chancel floor when it was placed on the tower wall. This because damp rising from it decayed the floors carpets.
(Autumn 2011) The slab is now supported by new steel clamps

Material: Gray marble

Date: 1792

Measurements:

75 x 37 inches
191 x 94 cm

Inscription:

Here
Lieth the Remains of Mary
Wife of Mr. Josiah Dineley
She departed this Life on
The 29 day of Sept. 1792
Aged 35 Years

If Life be no more consider it well

Recorder(s):

Michael J Wall