Headstone Detail

You'll find the headstone's map location, Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society's survery reference, photographs, the inscription and details of the headstone condition detailed below.

Map Reference: 106 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 109

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Inscription

Here Layth the Body of Patrick WITHER of Lechardwell who Deperted this Life June the 1th 1757 aged 66 years

Headstone

Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
80 x 68 x 09
Condition:
Fair. East face worn but stable. Extensive surface loss to west face but now stable.
Description:
Free standing with double curved top. Inscription within panel on east face.
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The purpose of this project is to gather and record information about the Old Portpatrick Church and Churchyard. This first phase focuses on the gravestones and their associated stories, where available, plus an outline history of the church.

There is still a lot of information to unearth about the church and churchyard, and we would like to encourage anyone who has spotted any errors or who has additional information about either, to email the information to portpatrick2015@gmail.com. Also, families may wish to add information on their ancestors. The information will be included on the website over time.

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With thanks to Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society for the use of their inscriptions database.

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