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: 165 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 171


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Inscription


Here lyeth the Body of Thomas BITTLE Sailor in portpatrick who departed this life the 6th of April 1747 Aged 27 years He always was Genael Loving and Kind Ve[ratio]us and Sobor and of an easy Mind

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
80 x 73 x 09
Condition:
Fair. Worn with damage to bottom of sides. Some old flake damage to west top.
Description:
Free standing headstone with double curved top and inscription on east face.