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: 163 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 174


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Inscription


In memory of Thomas HOLMES of this place who died 3rd Decr. 1868 aged 75 years Also Margaret WALLACE his wife who died 18th Decr. 1859 aged 67 years Erected as a tribute of filial affection by their sons Robert and Thomas HOLMES

Headstone


Type:
Yellow sandstone.
Dimensions:
170 x 84 x 14
Condition:
Good. Minor flaking. Slight tilt to east.
Description:
Free standing headstone with expanded round top and shoulders above central plain cartouche with flanking rosettes. Inscription on east within a raised panel beneath an acanthus strip.