Edward Dolling Monument, Circa 10 Metres East Of North East Corner Of Church Of Church Of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 7 July 1989. Monument.

Edward Dolling Monument, Circa 10 Metres East Of North East Corner Of Church Of Church Of St Michael

WRENN ID
sunken-threshold-alder
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Wiltshire
Country
England
Date first listed
7 July 1989
Type
Monument
OS grid reference
ST 811 322
Coordinates
51.08951, -2.27085
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Edward Dolling monument is a headstone located approximately 10 meters east of the northeast corner of the Church of St Michael. It dates from 1737 and is made of limestone. The monument features a square slab with a worn decorative top that includes a cherub's head and leaf scrolls. The inscription commemorates Edward Dolling, stating that he "Dyed of ve Smallpox which he designedly took Sept 6 1737 Aged 21 years," followed by four lines of verse, all written in local mason's cursive script. This inscription reflects an early and unsuccessful attempt at inoculation, which was commonly used until Edward Jenner's discovery of a more effective method in 1796. The monument is notable not only for its visual appeal but also for its historical significance.

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