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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

To the memory of the just and a man that feared God from his youth. The aforesaid EDWARD LEGG died November 19th 1858 aged 53 years. God made us and all things in God, light in darkness, life in death. Also of FRANCES CAPPER eldest daughter of the aforesaid Edward & Frances who died November 13th 1838 aged 23 years. I go where God & glory shine. His presence makes eternal day. ?my all thats mortal design for Jesus calls and leads the way. Also of FRANCES LEGG widow of the above Edward Legg who died April 7th 1863 aged 55 years.

NotesLocation: East by boiler house steps. Edward and Frances Legg from Combe Down.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Frances Capper13 Nov 183823
Edward Legg19 Nov 185853
Frances Legg7 Apr 186355

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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