Campbell of Fairfield Burial Ground
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Campbell of Fairfield Burial Ground
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 24 Apr 2014
This little burial ground was consecrated in 1835, by William Gunning Campbell of Fairfield and his wife Diana Ingilby, in record of the severest trial of their lives, the tragic death of their only son. The inscription reads: Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM INGILBY CAMPBELL. YOUNGER OF FAIRFIELD. LATE LIEUT. IN 6TH DRAGOON GUARDS AGED 22 YEARS. HE FELL OVERBOARD, WHILE COMING FROM NEWCASTLE TO EDINBURGH IN THE ARDINCAPLE STEAMBOAT IN SIGHT OF HIS MOTHER WHO WAS SEPARATED BY THIS SAD CALAMITY FROM HER ONLY CHILD ON MONDAY 29TH JUNE 1835. He that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he live. John XI. 25 The graveyard was in need of some care and attention when this photo as taken. Fairfield House is now a high-class hotel.
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Image Location
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55.522027
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-4.610168