Davison Tombstone, Circa 5 Metres South Of South Transept Of Church Of St Cuthbert

MIDDLESBROUGH STOKESLEY ROAD, NZ 51 NW (5115) (west side), Marton 4/83 Davison tombstone, c.5m south of south transept of Church of St. Cuthbert. G.V. II Tombstone, 1780, to 2 members of Davison family, died 1780 - ? Red sandstone slab, c.97cm x 77cm, with scrolled head and hollow-chamfered border. Head carved with stylised flowers above hourglass, flanked by wavy ribbons inscribed: "The last hour" and "is approaching". Epitaph below in good lettering including: "He that lies here was meek and mild his words was soft much like a child that non condemn'd for any sin take then those steps and follow him". Lower part of inscription illegible and continued below ground.

Listing NGR: NZ5147615863