Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
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Holy Cross Church Binstead

Miss Elizabeth Sarah Townley Balfour

Title: Miss
Forenames: Elizabeth Sarah
Surnames: Townley Balfour
Date of Birth: 21/08/1813
Date of Death: 19/11/1838
Burial Date: 27/11/1838
Age at Death Years: 25
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG HC004
Plot Number: Binstead Holy Cross Churchyard E6-268
Grave Description: Large thin ledger stone resting on stone frame, remains of possible sculpted embellishment at top centre, deeply engraved lettering.
Grave Condition: Poor
Grave Condition Description: This memorial was completely buried under thick layer of turf, grass and flora. Stone is damaged with a piece missing on lower right side which has exposed part of the stone framework base. The ledger Inscription is difficult to read and the faded lines of sentiment are illegible.
Other Information: Burial date from 1986/87 Museums Community Project which also records that Elizabeth is 'of Townley Hall'.
There is a discrepancy in the spelling of Blayny
Added birth & death dates and status, source: (see external link below)

Inscription:

HERE LIE WITHIN THE
RESURRECTION OF THE HOST
THRO CHRIST . THE MORTAL
REMAINS OF ELIZABETH SARAH
TOWNLEY BALFOUR . DAUGHTER
OF BLAYNY TOWNLEY BALFOUR ESQ.
OF THE COUNTY OF LOUTH . IRELAND
5 lines of illegible sentiment

Photographs:

Kate MacDonell
S Balfour December 2019
Photographer: Kate MacDonell

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