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Monument
DescriptionStone, flat
Inscription

.... of RICHARD HALLETT who departed this life on the 7th day of March 1797 aged 67 years. Also of STEPHEN son of Richd and Eliza Hallett who died in his infancy. Also to the memory of STEPHEN HALLETT (late of Melplash) who departed this life on the 15th day of .... 1811 aged 81 years.

NotesLocation: South. Flat stone, raised one foot at one end. Infant Stephen on card is written the possible date of death as 15 Feb 1763. Also on card date of death for second Sephen as possibly 84. Also the following dates are written on the card from the register in 1806, 9/3 Johanna 85, 22/5 Joseph 42, 10/6 Susannah 80.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Stephen Hallett15 Feb 1763Infant
Richard Hallett7 Mar 179767
Stephen Hallett15 Nov 181181Melplash

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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