George Monument Approximately 5 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul

The George Monument is a chest tomb located approximately 5 meters east of the chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Wymering, Portsmouth. It dates from around 1781 and is constructed of ashlar stone. The tomb features recessed fluted pilasters at each corner with sloping shafts, moulded caps, and bases set on a plinth. The lid has vertical incisions and a weathered top slab.

On the long north side, there is a raised oval panel with sea shell reliefs at each corner. The inscription commemorates Mr. James George, who died on November 11th, 1781, aged 55 years, and his wife, Mrs. Sarah George, who died on April 18th, 1813, aged 74 years. It also mentions four children who died in infancy and Hannah, the wife of James George, who died on an unspecified date. Other inscriptions are illegible. The monument originally had an iron railed enclosure, and the top stonework on the south-east corner is broken away, with some ivy and vegetation growth present.