Tombstone To Ann And Jospeh Pope, St Dunstans Churchyard

The tombstone for Ann and Joseph Pope is located in St Dunstan's Churchyard and dates back to the 18th century. Made of Portland stone, the headstone features a moulded top with flanking scrolls, representing a typical mid-18th century design. Notably, it includes a relief of a classical tripod, indicating the growing influence of Neoclassicism on headstone design. The inscription contains two epitaphs, with the upper one expressing deep affection: "Adieu thou loving partner of my Days / and thou tender plant the Pleasing / offspring of conjugal affection, let / it be thy Parents grand care to / [...] thy mind, that I may enjoy / thee more perfectly." The footstone to the east is marked with "AP 1785."