Record Details
| NHER Number: | 12267 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Post medieval memorial stone |
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Summary
A 19th century memorial stone to Stratton Marsham, who was killed when thrown from his horse in 1838.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 2164 1951 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG21NW |
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| Parish: | HAINFORD, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
23 February 1977. Visit.
Memorial stone.
Inscribed 'Stratton Robert John Marsham 1838.'
This marks the spot where the named gentleman was thrown from his horse and killed in jumping a ditch. Now lying on its side. Originally about 1.2m (4 feet) high and slightly tapering.
Is the top missing?
E. Rose (NAU), 3 March 1977.
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- COMMEMORATIVE STONE (Post Medieval - 1838 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds
- COMMEMORATIVE STONE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
Related records - none
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