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: 9 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 2


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Inscription


Erected by William SMITH, farmer of Quarroch, in memory of Jane SPROTT his mother who died 10th March 18[64] aged 70 years. Also Robert SMITH his beloved brother who died 29th March 1864. Also W. SMITH, the above, who died at Quarroch on 4th May 1914.

Headstone


Type:
Yellow sandstone.
Dimensions:
178 x 75 x 20
Condition:
Good.
Description:
Free standing headstone on red sandstone plinth close to south-west corner of church. Inscription on west face. Low gabled top with wreath and ribbon decoration with flanking rosettes below. Mason’s name ‘Collins’ bottom right hand side of plinth.