Grave - Rudler; Richard, Margaret and family

One of a group of nine Grade II Listed limestone Chest Tombs, described in the Historic England listing as having 'Side panels with scrolls and putti in low relief'. 

Location

St Mary’s Church - South of churchyard, 3 metres East of chancel East wall

Inscription

To the Memory/of Richard Rudler/who died 4th December 1781, Aged 76 Years./Also Margaret his Wife/who died 11th April 1784,/Aged 66 Years

Reverse

To the Memory of / Sarah the Wife of / Richard Jotham / who departed this Life / the 9th of Jan: 1805 / in the 33rd Year of her Age.

End

To / the Memory of / Margaret Rudler/ who departed this Life / Septr. 23rd 1828 / Aged 80 Years.

End

In / Remembrance of / Richard Rudler / who died Jany. 12th 1875 / Aged 77 Years

Sources

Memorials … And Other Grave Matters by Rev Brian Carne, Friends of Lydiard Tregoz Report No. 12 published May 19, 1979.

The Principal Farms and Occupying Farmers of Lydiard Tregoz, 1839-1895 by Mr William L. Jacob. Friends of Lydiard Tregoz Report No. 23 published 1990.