Headstone Of Christopher Hamby 12 Metres To West Of Tower Of Church Of St James is a Grade II listed building in the Cornwall local planning authority area, England. First listed on 26 June 1987. Headstone.
Headstone Of Christopher Hamby 12 Metres To West Of Tower Of Church Of St James
- WRENN ID
- sacred-wattle-martin
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Cornwall
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 26 June 1987
- Type
- Headstone
- OS grid reference
- SX 021 768
- Coordinates
- 50.55808, -4.795
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The headstone of Christopher Hamby, dated 1791, is located 12 metres to the west of the tower of the Church of St. James in St Kew. This Grade II listed headstone commemorates Christopher Hamby, who passed away in that year. It is made of slate and features rounded corners. The inscription is presented in upper and lower case lettering with serifs, and includes a verse that reads: "Death with his dart did pierce my heart when I was passed my prime Farewel unto this wicked world twas Gods appointed time Farewel my wife and friends so dear no longer can I sojourn here Tho for a while you do miss I hope to meet you in Eternal bliss."
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