Montgomery Memorial, St Andrew'S Churchyard

The Montgomery Memorial is a headstone located in St Andrew's Churchyard, erected in 1924. It is made of fine white stone and features a design in the Art Nouveau style. The east face of the headstone displays two bas-relief angels in the form of herms, with one wing of each angel curving over to create an arch that matches the curved top of the stone. The angels are depicted with one hand resting on their chests and are dressed in chitons, which are Classical Greek tunics, although their 1920s bobbed hair suggests a contemporary appearance. Behind the angels is a pair of gates, one of which is partly open, symbolizing the idea of 'life eternal.' The phrase "Mors Janua Vitae," meaning death is the gateway to life, is a well-known Classical epigram. The reverse side of the headstone has inscriptions dedicated to various members of the Montgomery family. This memorial stands at the head of the Montgomery family plot, situated near the southeast corner of the chancel. The headstone is notable for its finely designed and carved features and forms a group with the adjacent Church of St. Andrew.