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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St. Thomas Cemetery

Mrs Hester Linnington

Title: Mrs
Forenames: Hester
Surnames: Linnington
Date of Death: 27/01/1782
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG ST001A
Plot Number: St Thomas Churchyard Southern Centre Plot 80
Grave Description: Double topped headstone with scrolls and swirls decoration above engraved lettering. 2 sets of inscriptions with dividing line running top to bottom. Stone has been severed and inserted in concrete base.
Grave Condition: Poor
Grave Condition Description: Heavy lichen cover makes it difficult to read inscription
Old Website Grave ID: 8637

Inscription:

Left side of headstone
HERE
LIETH THE BODY
OF ANN THE
WIFE OF JOSEPH
LINNINGTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 10 OF
NOVEMBER 1760
(lines disappear as stone severed)

Right side of headstone
HERE
LIETH THE BODY
OF HESTER THE
WIFE OF JOSEPH
LINNINGTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 27TH
JANUARY 1782
(lines disappear as stone severed)

Photographs:

Colin Hunt
Linnington (Aug 2017)
Photographer: Colin Hunt
Colin Hunt
Linnington (Aug 2017)
Photographer: Colin Hunt
Colin Hunt
Linnington (Aug 2017)
Photographer: Colin Hunt

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