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On the North face: Underneath this tomb lieth the remains of Thomas Minton of Astley who departed this life the 9th day of July 1809 aged 77 years On the South face (more difficult to decipher): Underneath this tomb lieth the remains of Mary Wife of the said Thomas MINTON who departed this life the 3rd day of January 1814 Aged 72 years On the North vertical wall are 8 lines of text:- Within the silent greav entombed lies here the best of husbands and a father dear Harmless in his words and in his dailing just faithfull to his friend and upright to his trust Farewell dear partner my best friends adieu Pray Christ prepare us all to follow you Lement my loss I must remain tell life is ore [Lament my loss, I must remain til life is o'er] Where we shall meet again and part no more On the South vertical wall are 4 lines of text:- Pray stop [awhile?] and cast an eye As you are now so once was I As I am now so you must be Therefore prepare to follow me |