St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Nether Wasdale, Cumbria
N 54° 25.459 W 003° 21.024
30U E 477265 N 6030789
The small churchyard is full of big headstones, yet the church and population are small. There is a nearby modern cemetery. Inside the church is a plan of the churchyard naming the graves. The famous grave is for the Ritson family.
Waymark Code: WMAAYF
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/16/2010
Views: 1
The guide to the headstones in the churchyard was first drawn in 1949 by the then Rector, Revd. J S Whinerey. He listed the principal surname and location. Further research has connected these names with existing dwellings. see Waymark Gallery
The headstone reads.
"In memory of Mary daughter of John and Mary Ritson and wife of William Irwin who departed this life Dec. 14 1875 Aged 36 years.
Also of Sarah their daughter and wife of Thomas Whiting who departed this life March 6 1880, Aged 38 years
Also of William their son who died March 11 1893. Aged 53 years"
Name of church or churchyard: St Michael and All Angels Church
Approximate Size: Small (11-50)
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