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St. Mary's - Ancient Tombs
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On the outside of the church, near the east wall, there is a large altar tomb dating from the end of the 15th Century on which, though barely legible, is inscribed ‘Pray for the souls of Willi Peeke & Margarete his wife and for the soul of Johis Peeke lately married to Priscilla whose souls God have mercy upon’.
On the south side, opposite the old priest’s door there is another ancient tomb. Again, barely legible, this reads ‘Here lie the bodies of William Ives and Anne his wife: she died 25th May 1662 and he died 24th February 1669. Their sons Willm. and Francis and one only daughter Susan being left, the sons have erected this tomb in grateful remembrance of their dearest parents and of the benefits derived from them’.
The Pemberton family tomb is inside the church in what is now called the Pemberton Chapel.
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