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Monument
DescriptionGrade II* Chest Tomb
Inscription

Sacred to the memory of William Clift son of Thomas Clift who departed this life September 22nd 1783 in the 49 years of his age.

Here lieth ye Body of WILLIAM CLIFT who departed this life May ye 15 1755 Aged 50 years. In Memory of MARY wife of Tho: Clift who departed this life Dec 11 1779 aged 72 years. Also of the aforesaid Thomas Clift who departed this life Jan 1 1791 Aged 34 years. Remember Death.

NotesWilliam Clift died Sept 1783 poss the William son of Thomas Clift Baptised 2/3/1733-4. Also of William Clift (of Beaminster) died May 1755 a 50 poss the William son of William Clift bapt. 18/2/1704-5. Also Thomas Clift died Jan 1791 aged 84, poss the Thomas son of William Clift baptised 23/8/1711.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
William Clift15 May 175550
Mary Clift11 Dec 177972
William Clift22 Sep 178349
Thomas Clift179184

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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