7 Headstones Against East Wall Of South Aisle Of Church Of St Paul

There are seven headstones located against the east wall of the south aisle of the Church of St Paul in Ludgvan. Six of these headstones date from the 18th century, while one commemorates the Davy family and is from around 1860. The headstones are made of granite or elvan and have either round or square tops.

On the left side, the first three stones have inscriptions within shields. The first stone on the left is inscribed for RD, who died in 1338 at the age of 73, and RP, who died in 1767 at the age of 25. The second stone from the left is for WD, who died in 1754 at the age of 44. The third stone commemorates Joan, the wife of -D and CD, who died in 1769 at the age of 29. The fourth and fifth stones from the left are indecipherable. The sixth stone from the left is for H Daw, who died in 1748 at the age of 38, and HD.

The rightmost stone is made of elvan and is inscribed for R Davey, G Davey, and Catherine Davy, who all died in 1860 at the age of 79. These individuals are related to Sir Humphrey Davy, known for inventing the miners' safety lamp.