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.

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Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 36


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Inscription


[pedimented stone] Sacred to the memory of Thomas SHANKS late merchant Stoneykirk who died 17th April 1865 Aged 56 years Also his son Thomas SHANKS who died 14th August 1868 aged 38 years

Headstone


Type:
Yellow/brown sandstone.
Dimensions:
178 x 96 x 13
Condition:
Good.
Description:
Free standing, gabled top with relief carving of wreath and ribbon above an acanthus strip. On grey sandstone plinth. South facing inscription.