Parish Church Of St. Mary - Whitkirk, UK
Posted by: dtrebilc
N 53° 47.826 W 001° 27.162
30U E 601913 N 5962058
This churchyard cemetery is in the grounds of the parish church of St. Mary.
Waymark Code: WM147GF
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/06/2021
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This Church of England place of worship is in the Diocese of Leeds and although restored in 1855-56 is believed to date back to the 15th Century.
The graveyard surrounds the church and also expands to the west. Immediately next to the end of the church cemetery is Whitkirk's municipal cemetery.
An example of an inscription on one of the headstones is as follows.
Cherished
Memories Of
ANGELA MARY
HORNER
A Dearly Loved Wife, Daughter
Sister & Aunt
Who Passed Away
3rd May 2012 Aged 44 Years
"Lost For Now, Loved Forever"