The Boulton Bowlder
Introduction
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The Boulton Bowlder
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 28 May 2014
Memorial in the churchyard of Image The inscription reads: "This Bowlder was placed here by Alderman Isaac Watt Boulton MP of Stamford House Ashton under Lyme in affectionate remembrance of his eldest son Thomas Boulton who was for 9 years warden of this church Born November 5th 1841 and died at sea February 5th 1880 on board the R.M.S.S Kinpauns Castle wherest on a voyage to the Cape of Good Hope to recruit his health his remains were committed to the deep in Lat.11.30 South Long.2.30 West, February 8th 1880 Lord have mercy on my soul and take me to thee" Note the spelling Ashton under Lyme (not Lyne) was common in the 19th century (also "bowlder" for "boulder"). Manchester Road is in the background.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.484161
Longitude
-2.105297