Group Of Headstones In Churchyard Of Church Of St Luke Between South Porch And West Side Of Tower South Of Porch

The group of headstones is located within the churchyard of St Luke's Church, situated between the south porch and the west side of the tower, south of the porch. These headstones date primarily to the 18th century and are constructed of slate.

The headstones exhibit varying styles and sizes. The first, running west to east, is rectangular and features a round-faced winged angel, commemorating George Man who died in 1730. The second has a shaped head with a moulded surround, dedicated to Mary, wife of Joseph Heath, who died in 1748. A third headstone is rectangular with a moulded surround, dedicated to William, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Sax. A fourth is shaped with a moulded surround, to Francis Morris who died in 1758. A fifth encompasses two round-faced winged angels and raised lettering, commemorating John, son of Hugh and Margaret Gill (died 1732 aged 19), and another son, Hugh (died 1732 aged 7). The sixth features a large round-faced winged angel and raised letters, for George Hives who died in March 1737 or 1738. The seventh is a tiny, broken rectangular stone marking the burial of Anne, daughter of John Hopk. and Mary Hopk., who died in 1707 at the age of one year. The eighth is rectangular with a large round-faced winged angel, dedicated to Margaret Gill (died 1740). A ninth headstone is rectangular with a moulded surround and ornate scrolled lettering, for William Gill (died 1743). The tenth is a small rectangular stone dedicated to Hugh Gill (died 1720 aged 5). The eleventh is a small rectangular stone, for Hugh Gill (died 1708 aged 51). The twelfth has a round-faced winged angel, to Thomas Hardy (died 1720, aged 48) and his wife, Judith (died 1727). The thirteenth is a small rectangular stone, with a round-faced winged angel, dedicated to Sarah, wife of John Shuttlewood (died 1724). The fourteenth is rectangular with two round-faced winged angels, for Elizabeth Hardy (died 1728, aged 18). The fifteenth is tall, with winged cherubs' heads in the top corners, ornate lettering, and commemorates Ann, wife of Robert Orson (died 1759), along with two sons aged three weeks and one year. The sixteenth is a small rectangular stone dedicated to Elizabeth, child of Paul and Susannah Hardey (died 1721 at age 6). The seventeenth has a round-faced winged angel, for John, son of John James and Margaret James (died 1719 aged 7). The eighteenth is tall with an arched, moulded panel, for Henry James (died 1746). The nineteenth is small, tapering, with a round-faced winged angel and raised lettering, for Margaret, wife of Joshua Man (died 1730). The final headstone is rectangular with a round-faced winged angel, for Mary, wife of John Daft (died 1744).

The group is included on the register for its group value.