CAPT Matthew Conolly, RN Tombstone -- Bath Abbey, Bath, Somerset, UK
N 51° 22.858 W 002° 21.497
30U E 544659 N 5692386
The elaborately carved memorial to Captain Matthew Conolly, of the Royal Navy, at Bath Abbey
Waymark Code: WMT99P
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/18/2016
Views: 1
The waymark coordinates are for the main door to the Bath Abbey. GPS receivers will not work inside the Abbey.
This memorial is located along the north side of the sanctuary of the Bath Abbey.
The tombstone is beautifully carved from a slab of marble, with a clear Navy theme in its reliefs. What appear to be the arms of a Navy anchor behind the plaque, is actually the prow and keel of a steam sloop! The relief details on this memorial are truly exceptional.
The memorial reads as follows:
"Sacred to the memory of
MATTHEW CONNOLLY
Capt., Royal Navy.
Who died 7 February 1833
in his 77th year.
He was a dutiful son, and affectionate brother, and a strictly honest man."
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1834
Where is this sculpture?:
Bath Abbey
Bath, Somerset United Kingdom
Sculptors Name: unknown
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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