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: 216 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 165


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Inscription


- - -- - - - - William AGNEW mariner Also their son also died September 1796 aged 26 years Elizabeth AGNEW wife of Adam YOUNG who died the 19th Decr. 1824 aged 31 years Also their son died in infancy. [ reverse side] Renovated by John RENTON Esqr. Crosshill Glasgow grandson of Alexr. AGNEW being the son of his daughter Margaret AGNEW 1867

Headstone


Type:
Yellow stone.
Dimensions:
112 x 88 x 14
Condition:
Poor. Very worn, extensive surface loss and joints opening on top.
Description:
Free standing headstone with round top and shoulders above relief carving of winged head (soul). Main inscription on east face within a raised panel with vertical swags to sides.