Redford Headstone 10 Metres South Of Porch Of Church Of St Bartholomew

The Redford headstone, dating from 1805, is located 10 metres south of the porch of the Church of St. Bartholomew in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. It is made of sandstone and features a relief carving that includes an anchor, arrow, and scythe within a cable moulding. This is flanked by a sailing ship and an overturned boat, depicted on billows with the heads of drowning persons.

The inscription commemorates Robert Redford of North Blyth, a pilot who drowned along with three other pilots while performing his duties on January 14, 1805, at the age of 36. The inscription notes that he left behind a widow and seven small children. It includes a poetic message urging others to weep for themselves rather than for him, as he has found peace. The headstone also references two other pilots, with additional memorials located at the Hedley headstone in Bedlington and the Watts headstone in Blyth.