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: 186 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 190


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Inscription


Erected by Robert LEACH in memory of his Father Andrew LEACH who died [5] July 18[46] aged 54 years Also two brothers who died in infancy Also the erector, Robert LEACH, who died at Govan, 30th April [1884] aged 51 years Also his Mother, Jane CAMPBELL who died 22nd [Jan] - - - aged 87 years Also his - - - - - - - - - [Jan]e LEACH who died - - - - - - - - - - 47 years

Headstone


Type:
Yellow sandstone.
Dimensions:
150 x 92 x 16
Condition:
Poor. East face worn with severe erosion in centre and flaking at base. On top of edge of bank with foundation stones exposed to west.
Description:
Free standing headstone with gabled top set on grey sandstone plinth. Oval cartouche and flanking rosettes with moulded pilasters.