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: 126 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 142


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Inscription


Erected by Alexander HAWTHORN in memory of Mary BELL who died 12th June 1844 aged 31 years

Headstone


Type:
Yellow sandstone.
Dimensions:
133 x 79 x 14
Condition:
Fair. Worn, with some loss of detail on the decoration and flaking above inscription panel. Pitting and flaking on west face.
Description:
Free standing headstone with gabled top above central wreath and ribbons. Inscription within raised panel on east face.