Essex grave - Long Lawford Churchyard
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Essex grave - Long Lawford Churchyard
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 18 Feb 2021
This old gravestone, which leans rather precariously, commemorates William Essex who died at the age of 85 in 1875. At the bottom is the name Mary Essex 'wife of the above' but further details have been lost due to damage. Between the two are some largely illegible words. Some research suggests that William lived his whole life in Long Lawford and that the Essex name crops up over the previous two centuries in this area, although there is no indication that any descendants continue to live in the village.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.383149
Longitude
-1.30679