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

Mr William Rawkins

Title: Mr
Forenames: William
Surnames: Rawkins
Date of Death: 27/03/1816
Burial Date: 31/03/1816
Age at Death Years: 61
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG HC004
Plot Number: Binstead Holy Cross Churchyard D5-274
Grave Description: Round topped bedstead type headstone with outlined text panel and engraved lettering. Matching footstone. Inscription is on reverse of headstone therefore footstone appears to be behind.
Grave Condition: Fair
Grave Condition Description: Weathered and heavy lichen cover on stone but main text is legible. Headstone leaning to the left.
Other Information: Burial date from 1986/87 Museums Community Project.
This headstone is identical to other members of the Rawkins family in adjoining plots 273 and 275 and the layout of the inscription is also similar.

Inscription:

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM RAWKINS
LATE OF QUARR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 27TH
1816 IN THE 62ND
YEAR OF HIS AGE
6 lines of illegible sentiment

Footstone
W. R.
1816

Photographs:

Kate MacDonell
Rawkins family November 2019
Photographer: Kate MacDonell
Arthur Williams
W Rawkins footstone November 2019
Photographer: Arthur Williams

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