Gibbon Tomb Circa 2 Metres East Of South Transept Of Church Of St James

The Gibbon tomb, located approximately 2 metres east of the south transept of the Church of St. James, is a Grade II listed headstone dedicated to William Gibbon, who died in 1792, and his wife Christian, who died in 1819. This tomb features a sandstone ashlar slab that stands around 1.6 metres high, with a shaped top and a tooled edge. The well-cut inscription commemorates Christian's affection for her husband, stating, "Who in Return of the great Share/of Happiness/she enjoyed during their Union/hath affectionately erected this as a Token/of her Gratitude ...", accompanied by decorative elements including two cherubs, palm leaves, and a swag with wheatear drops. The rear of the tomb contains a verse that reads, "Stop Passenger see here I lie/If thou art Old prepare to die/If thou art Young prepared be/This Moment Death may seize on thee," along with inscriptions for other family members up to the year 1847.