Headstone of Christopher Hamby 12 Metres to West of Tower of Church of St James
HEADSTONE OF CHRISTOPHER HAMBY 12 METRES TO WEST OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1212300
- Date first listed:
- 26-Jun-1987
- Statutory Address:
- HEADSTONE OF CHRISTOPHER HAMBY 12 METRES TO WEST OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
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- Date:
- 2001-01-05
- Reference:
- IOE01/03293/22
- Rights:
- © Mr Charles A Perry. Source: Historic England Archive
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed building
- List Entry Number:
- 1212300
- Date first listed:
- 26-Jun-1987
- Statutory Address 1:
- HEADSTONE OF CHRISTOPHER HAMBY 12 METRES TO WEST OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
Location
- Statutory Address:
- HEADSTONE OF CHRISTOPHER HAMBY 12 METRES TO WEST OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- St. Kew
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 02127 76879
Details
SX 07 NW ST KEW ST KEW 5/212 Headstone of Christopher Hamby 12m Hamby - to west of tower of Church of St. James GV II Headstone. 1791. In memory of Christopher Hamby who died in 1791. Slate headstone with rounded corners. Inscription in upper and lower case lettering with serifs and verse 'Death with his dart did pierce my heart when I was passed my prime Farewel unto this wicked world twas Gods appointed time Farewel my wife and friends so dear no longer can I sojourn here Tho for a while you do miss I hope to meet you in Eternal bliss.'
Listing NGR: SX0212876880
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- Legacy System number:
- 396784
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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