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Latitude: 50.6864 / 50°41'10"N
Longitude: -4.6971 / 4°41'49"W
OS Eastings: 209576
OS Northings: 90883
OS Grid: SX095908
Mapcode National: GBR N3.6599
Mapcode Global: FRA 1718.9X3
Plus Code: 9C2QM8P3+G5
Entry Name: Headstone of Agnes Gard and Tombchest of John Gard 3 Metres to South of South Transept of Church of St Symphorian
Listing Date: 20 July 1987
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1327729
English Heritage Legacy ID: 68711
ID on this website: 101327729
Location: St Symphorian's Church, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35
County: Cornwall
Civil Parish: Forrabury and Minster
Built-Up Area: Boscastle
Traditional County: Cornwall
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cornwall
Church of England Parish: Forrabury
Church of England Diocese: Truro
Tagged with: Tombstone
FORRABURY AND FORRABURY
SX 0990 MINSTER
7/49 Headstone of Agnes Gard and tomb-
chest of John Gard, 3m to south of
south transept of Church of
St Symphorian
GV II
Headstone and tombchest. 1786 and 1767.
Headstone 1786. In memory of Agnes, wife of John Gard who died in 1786. Slate
headstone with cusped head. Engraved in upper and lower case lettering with serifs
and verse in cursive script. Angel's head at top. Verse:
My dearest Husband Lo I come
To meet thee in Eternal Home
To dwell above in Christs Embrace
And to behold Him Face to Face
Tis only from the Lord above
A gracious Act of Soverign Love
To north east, tombchest 1767. In memory of John, son of Thomas and Catherine Gard
who died in 1767. Slate rubble chest and slate rectangular lid. Well inscribed in
upper and lower case lettering with serifs. Decorated with floral motifs. Verse.
Listing NGR: SX0957690883
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