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: 171 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 166


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Inscription


Here lieth ye Body of William COSH who departed this life Aprile ye 7th 1717 aged 46 years. Also his wife Marion SLOAN who departed this life July 21 - 1743 aged 75 years.

Headstone


Type:
Slate (Local).
Dimensions:
70 x 65 x 04
Condition:
Fair. Worn with some flaking and blistering on the east face.
Description:
Free standing headstone with rectangular top and angled corners. Inscription on west face within an incised panel.