Holy Cross Church Binstead
Child Arthur Rainier Ratcliffe
Title: Child
Forenames: Arthur Rainier
Surnames: Ratcliffe
Date of Death: 23/04/1853
Burial Date: 30/04/1853
Age at Death Months: 6
Age at Death Years: 6
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG HC004
Plot Number: Binstead Holy Cross Churchyard E4-130
Grave Description: Triangular topped headstone with upper portion containing large central relief plain cross. Lower portion raised text panel with engraved gothic lettering and Roman numerals. Inscription on reverse of headstone so matching footstone is behind and partly buried in grass.
Grave Condition: Fair
Grave Condition Description: Very heavy crusted lichen on stone and highly decorative script make inscription difficult to read.
Other Information: Burial date and age from 1986/87 Museums Community Project.
The adjacent memorials for Ratcliffe children on the right are identical in design.
The adjacent memorials for Ratcliffe children on the right are identical in design.
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Inscription:
ARTHUR RAINIER RATCLIFFE
DIED APRIL XXIII MDCCCLIII
AGED VI YEARS & VI MONTHS
OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
Bottom right of headstone (stonemason) - ELLERY
Footstone
R I P
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