Tomb in the churchyard, St. Nicholas Church, Rodmersham
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Tomb in the churchyard, St. Nicholas Church, Rodmersham
Image: © pam fray Taken: 6 Oct 2021
The grave of Helen, wife of Robert Mercer, died Oct. 1906, aged 68 years. erected by Robert Mercer "In Loving Memory 1907". According to the 1881 census, he was a hop grower and farmer of 180 acres, employing 56 men, 14 boys and 12 women, which suggests he was wealthy enough to erect such an expensive marble tomb. He died in 1917. The carved dog seems to be a later addition.
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