Grave Slab Of Mary Lancashire In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary

Sandstone, rectangular grave slab with incised carving including a border. Large scroll motif containing a diamond to the foot of the slab with the initials 'J.S.' above left (possibly referring to the stonemason). Inscription in widely-spaced lettering reads 'Here resteth the Body of/ Mary The Wife of John/ Lancashire of Prestwich/ Bur March 27th 1672'. Further inscription in similarly spaced but differently styled lettering reads 'Alfo the Body of John/ Lancafhire of Bowlee/ who was Buried Sept 23rd 1711/ Alfo of Ann his Wife/ Buried October 31st 1726'. Further C18 and C19 family names added below in smaller writing and standard lettering.