Description

TL 4849 SAVISTON CHURCH LANE
9/246 Tombstones to east
of south aisle of
St Mary's Church
GV II
Tombstones, group of five a-f C17 and C18. Situated c.3m from east wall of
south aisle identified from south-north. a. limestone slab, deeply carved
scroll surrounding raised plaque with black painted inscription to Martha
wife of John Harris d.1729 'She had 14 children' with skull and angel
heads. b. Limestone slab with olive branches,central angel head and swag
surrounding raised plaque with black painted inscription to - Harris son of
John and Martha Harris d.1706. c. Limestone slab with scroll and acanthus
surround to raised oval plaque inscribed to John Harris son of John and
Martha d.1719. d. Small limestone slab with shaped head dated 1639 and
inscription written in capitals and painted black 'Here lyeth the Body of
John Swan that was minister at Sawston 39 years, and died on the 23rd day of
November Anno Domini. e. Limestone slab, plain decoration with shaped head
and inscribed to Susanna Jaggar - d.1777.
R.C.H.M. Report 1949

Listing NGR: TL4877549235

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26420901

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