Bolckow Tombstones, Grave Cover And Kerb, Circa 24 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Cuthbert

MIDDLESBROUGH STOKESLEY ROAD, NZ 51 NW (5115) (west side), Marton. 4/81 Bolckow tombstones, grave cover and kerb, c. 24m -east of chancel of Church of St. Cuthbert. G.V. II 2 tombstones, grave cover and kerb, to 4 members of Bolckow family, died 1858-1890. Chamfered red sandstone kerb; grey granite grave cover, and pink granite tombstones with sandstone plinths. In middle of plot enclosed by kerb, a plain double-chamfered grave cover, the top chamfer forming a large facet. Epitaphs : on south face, to Henry William Ferdinand Bolckow of Marton Hall, 1806-1878; and on north face, to Harriet, his wife, d. 1890. At west end of plot, 2 slab tombstones, c. 120cm x 85cm, each with plinth and chamfered Celtic Calvary cross-shaped head. Biblical texts and interlaced "I.H.S." inscribed on crosses. -Right tombstone has epitaph to Mary Drearden mother of above Harriet Bolckow, d.1858; left tombstone has epitaph to Elise Caroline Sophie Hopkins, daughter of H.W.F. Bolckow, d. 1862. H.W.F. Bolckow was co-founder of the Middlesbrough iron trade in the mid-C19. Included for historic interest.

Listing NGR: NZ5150915889