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: 200 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 206


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Inscription


[on wall] Sacred to the memory of Thomas SPRAINGER of Ramsay, Isle of Man who lies interred in this Grave. He was unfortunately drowned in Ramsay Bay the 7th of November 1834 in the 38th year of his age. His Body was found on the shore near this place.

Headstone


Type:
Sandstone.
Dimensions:
132 x 58
Condition:
Fair. Worn but stable.
Description:
Headstone with round top and shoulders set into boundary wall. North facing inscription.