Description

MIDDLESBROUGH STOKESLEY ROAD,
NZ 51 NW (5115)
(west side), Marton.
4/81 Bolckow tombstones,
grave cover and kerb,
c. 24m -east of
chancel of Church of
St. Cuthbert.
G.V. II
2 tombstones, grave cover and kerb, to 4 members of Bolckow family, died
1858-1890. Chamfered red sandstone kerb; grey granite grave cover, and pink
granite tombstones with sandstone plinths. In middle of plot enclosed by
kerb, a plain double-chamfered grave cover, the top chamfer forming a large
facet. Epitaphs : on south face, to Henry William Ferdinand Bolckow of
Marton Hall, 1806-1878; and on north face, to Harriet, his wife, d. 1890.
At west end of plot, 2 slab tombstones, c. 120cm x 85cm, each with plinth
and chamfered Celtic Calvary cross-shaped head. Biblical texts and
interlaced "I.H.S." inscribed on crosses. -Right tombstone has epitaph to
Mary Drearden mother of above Harriet Bolckow, d.1858; left tombstone has
epitaph to Elise Caroline Sophie Hopkins, daughter of H.W.F. Bolckow, d.
1862. H.W.F. Bolckow was co-founder of the Middlesbrough iron trade in the
mid-C19. Included for historic interest.

Listing NGR: NZ5150915889

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26432650

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