Monument to James Selby

The monument takes the form of a simple square-cut stone cross on three square steps set at the head of the grave plot, which is surrounded on the other three sides by posts and chains. The cross is unadorned but there are inscriptions on the upper two steps: ‘In memory of James William Selby, who died 14th Dec 1888 in his 46th year'; 'This monument was erected to the memory of James W Selby, the noted whip and proprietor of the Old Times coach of as a mark of esteem by his many coaching friends.’ A relief of a horsewhip and post-horn, illustrating Selby’s occupation, adorns the lowest step. The posts at the foot of the grave are each decorated by a single inverted horseshoe.